Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Washington earn a median salary of $64,186 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.4% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 20,070 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $57,170 to $72,550 depending on location.
$64,186
Avg median salary in Washington
$72,550
Highest paying metro
$57,170
Lowest paying metro
20,070
Employed in Washington
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon, WA | $72,550 | $50,370 | $88,700 | 260 |
| Bellingham, WA | $71,250 | $54,610 | $87,890 | 340 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $67,800 | $55,020 | $83,550 | 100 |
| Seattle, WA | $65,290 | $53,890 | $81,230 | 7,040 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $64,370 | $50,850 | $79,610 | 80 |
| Eastern Washington | $63,970 | $48,770 | $83,610 | 230 |
| Kennewick, WA | $63,740 | $57,560 | $79,880 | 400 |
| Longview, WA | $63,430 | $47,880 | $78,100 | 250 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $63,170 | $50,280 | $83,780 | 7,590 |
| Spokane, WA | $62,550 | $49,510 | $77,830 | 1,590 |
| Olympia, WA | $61,910 | $49,420 | $77,700 | 510 |
| Western Washington | $61,030 | $47,020 | $78,080 | 700 |
| Bremerton, WA | $60,380 | $50,570 | $73,870 | 410 |
| Yakima, WA | $57,170 | $46,310 | $77,930 | 570 |