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

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

Median annual salary $61,350 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.50
10th percentile $44,870
90th percentile $103,250
Employed locally 640
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,870
    25th
    $47,560
    50th (median)
    $61,350
    75th
    $86,500
    90th
    $103,250

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 35% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $97,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $57,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists $64,230
    Healthcare Social Workers $96,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Salinas, CA is $29.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.84 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas 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 Salinas, CA is 3.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,870 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,560.