Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,210 +0% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $87,140
Employed locally 100
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $46,700
    50th (median)
    $59,210
    75th
    $78,170
    90th
    $87,140

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,890
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,630
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $47,760
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northeast Virginia is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Northeast Virginia is 0% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,700.