Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $45,700 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $37,570
90th percentile $69,850
Employed locally 150
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,570
    25th
    $38,770
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $51,980
    90th
    $69,850

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 82% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 18% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $63,170
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $60,410
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $57,260
    Winchester, VA-WV $54,530
    Charleston, WV $48,110
    Beckley, WV $47,230

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $71,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,390
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $50,220
    Rehabilitation Counselors $28,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Parkersburg, WV is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.02 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg, WV is 22.8% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,570 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,770.