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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $64,370 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.95
10th percentile $40,010
90th percentile $101,470
Employed locally 80
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,010
    25th
    $50,850
    50th (median)
    $64,370
    75th
    $79,610
    90th
    $101,470

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 89% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 11% 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 Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70,490
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,900
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$73,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Walla Walla, WA is $30.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.48 or more per hour.

    Is Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla, WA is 8.8% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,010 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,850.