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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $72,550 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.88
10th percentile $47,890
90th percentile $110,960
Employed locally 260
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,890
    25th
    $50,370
    50th (median)
    $72,550
    75th
    $88,700
    90th
    $110,960

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 85% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 15% 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
    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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,290

    Related occupations in Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70,590
    Healthcare Social Workers$78,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,260
    Rehabilitation Counselors$53,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$88,470
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$66,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Mount Vernon, WA is $34.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.20 or more per hour.

    Is Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, WA is 22.6% 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 Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $47,890 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,370.