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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $74,670 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.90
10th percentile $49,770
90th percentile $123,020
Employed locally 2,520
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,770
    25th
    $57,200
    50th (median)
    $74,670
    75th
    $94,970
    90th
    $123,020

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 47% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 53% 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
    Vallejo, CA $74,210
    Napa, CA $73,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,380
    Carson City, NV $70,740

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $102,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in San Jose, CA is $35.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.42 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 San Jose, CA is 26.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $49,770 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,200.