Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $63,740 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.65
10th percentile $46,480
90th percentile $98,940
Employed locally 400
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,480
    25th
    $57,560
    50th (median)
    $63,740
    75th
    $79,880
    90th
    $98,940

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 74% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 26% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Bellingham, WA $71,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $68,290
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $67,800
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $66,540

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $69,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $91,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,870
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $60,430
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,290
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $84,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Kennewick, WA is $30.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.65 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick 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 Kennewick, WA is 7.7% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,480 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,560.