Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Southwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,830 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.88
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $93,770
Employed locally 580
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $45,100
    50th (median)
    $53,830
    75th
    $68,360
    90th
    $93,770

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,580
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,470
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$48,350
    Healthcare Social Workers$50,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwest Virginia is $25.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.88 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia 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 Southwest Virginia is 9.1% below 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,100.