Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $65,290 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.39
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $103,210
Employed locally 7,040
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $53,890
    50th (median)
    $65,290
    75th
    $81,230
    90th
    $103,210

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 58% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 42% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $71,530
    Bellingham, WA $71,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $68,290
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $67,800
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $66,540

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $72,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,010
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $86,490
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $63,810
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,140
    Rehabilitation Counselors $59,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Seattle, WA is $31.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.00 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle 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 Seattle, WA is 10.3% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,890.