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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $62,300 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $40,940
90th percentile $126,190
Employed locally 800
National median $59,190

Compare Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Modesto, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
in
Modesto, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,940
    25th
    $46,100
    50th (median)
    $62,300
    75th
    $97,110
    90th
    $126,190

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 78% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 22% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$57,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$92,850
    Marriage and Family Therapists$66,890
    Healthcare Social Workers$95,710
    Health Education Specialists$60,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Modesto, CA is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.93 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto 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 Modesto, CA is 5.3% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,940 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,100.