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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $63,130 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $46,680
90th percentile $140,280
Employed locally 690
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,680
    25th
    $51,910
    50th (median)
    $63,130
    75th
    $97,300
    90th
    $140,280

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 61% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 39% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $56,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $100,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $80,470
    Health Education Specialists $62,370
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $58,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Santa Rosa, CA is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.64 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa 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 Rosa, CA is 6.7% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,680 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,910.