Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Virginia earn a median salary of $53,409 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.8% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 14,660 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $46,340 to $59,230 depending on location.
$53,409
Avg median salary in Virginia
$59,230
Highest paying metro
$46,340
Lowest paying metro
14,660
Employed in Virginia
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton, VA | $59,230 | $47,920 | $69,930 | 190 |
| Northeast Virginia | $59,210 | $46,700 | $78,170 | 100 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $58,020 | $50,970 | $77,130 | 200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $57,570 | $46,600 | $75,550 | 3,710 |
| Richmond, VA | $56,850 | $46,670 | $76,230 | 3,840 |
| Southside Virginia | $56,770 | $46,190 | $76,550 | 440 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $54,530 | $46,630 | $65,150 | 390 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $53,960 | $49,310 | $62,030 | 380 |
| Southwest Virginia | $53,830 | $45,100 | $68,360 | 580 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $51,630 | $40,950 | $62,130 | 730 |
| Northwest Virginia | $51,510 | $46,700 | $67,470 | 90 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $51,080 | $45,260 | $66,320 | 720 |
| Roanoke, VA | $50,750 | $45,480 | $64,190 | 750 |
| West Virginia | $46,710 | $38,770 | $62,790 | 1,970 |
| Northern West Virginia | $46,550 | $42,600 | $63,710 | 360 |
| Southern West Virginia | $46,340 | $40,000 | $53,570 | 210 |