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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $62,550 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.07
10th percentile $39,880
90th percentile $95,540
Employed locally 1,590
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,880
    25th
    $49,510
    50th (median)
    $62,550
    75th
    $77,830
    90th
    $95,540

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 86% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 14% 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 Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,240
    Rehabilitation Counselors$56,520
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,990
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Spokane, WA is $30.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.70 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane 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 Spokane, WA is 5.7% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,880 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,510.