Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisonburg, VA

Median annual salary $58,020 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $41,290
90th percentile $95,310
Employed locally 200
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,290
    25th
    $50,970
    50th (median)
    $58,020
    75th
    $77,130
    90th
    $95,310

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 80% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 20% below 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $70,340
    Corvallis, OR $68,620
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,680

    Related occupations in Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,820
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,940
    Health Education Specialists$61,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,420
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Harrisonburg, VA is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.55 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg, VA is 2% below 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 Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,290 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,970.