Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $76,240 +28.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.65
10th percentile $45,290
90th percentile $100,770
Employed locally 190
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,290
    25th
    $57,740
    50th (median)
    $76,240
    75th
    $83,830
    90th
    $100,770

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 111% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Vallejo, CA $74,210
    Napa, CA $73,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,380
    Carson City, NV $70,740

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,830
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$95,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$89,500
    Healthcare Social Workers$82,240
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Hanford?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Hanford, CA is $36.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.06 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Hanford, CA is 28.8% above the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Hanford?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,290 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,740.