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

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

Median annual salary $62,840 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $43,140
90th percentile $115,860
Employed locally 560
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,140
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $62,840
    75th
    $89,570
    90th
    $115,860

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 90% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 10% 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
    Vallejo, CA $74,210
    Napa, CA $73,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,380

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $83,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,030
    Counselors, All Other $47,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,970
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $77,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Visalia, CA is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.72 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia 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 Visalia, CA is 6.2% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,140 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.