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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $58,880 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $43,520
90th percentile $111,860
Employed locally 23,330
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,520
    25th
    $47,210
    50th (median)
    $58,880
    75th
    $84,030
    90th
    $111,860

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 63% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 37% 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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $76,240
    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

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$76,600
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,830
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$85,660
    Marriage and Family Therapists$64,420
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$74,890
    Healthcare Social Workers$85,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Los Angeles, CA is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.83 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA is 0.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,520 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,210.