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

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

Median annual salary $55,410 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $38,390
90th percentile $93,220
Employed locally 330
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,390
    25th
    $44,490
    50th (median)
    $55,410
    75th
    $73,340
    90th
    $93,220

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 77% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 23% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,220
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,370
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,980
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Redding, CA is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.24 or more per hour.

    Is Redding 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 Redding, CA is 6.4% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,390 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,490.