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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $74,210 +25.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.68
10th percentile $43,870
90th percentile $132,960
Employed locally 570
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,870
    25th
    $50,850
    50th (median)
    $74,210
    75th
    $104,290
    90th
    $132,960

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 74% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 26% 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
    Napa, CA $73,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,380
    Carson City, NV $70,740

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,800
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67,900
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$79,830
    Rehabilitation Counselors$43,890
    Healthcare Social Workers$115,930
    Marriage and Family Therapists$93,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Vallejo, CA is $35.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.62 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo 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 Vallejo, CA is 25.4% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,870 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,850.