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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $72,380 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.80
10th percentile $45,270
90th percentile $109,530
Employed locally 800
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,270
    25th
    $49,210
    50th (median)
    $72,380
    75th
    $94,590
    90th
    $109,530

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 75% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 25% 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
    Carson City, NV $70,740

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$84,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants$54,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists$72,150
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,610
    Healthcare Social Workers$93,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Santa Maria, CA is $34.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.58 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria, CA is 22.3% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,270 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,210.