Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $57,260 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.53
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $81,830
Employed locally 60
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $45,680
    50th (median)
    $57,260
    75th
    $73,560
    90th
    $81,830

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 100% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 0% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $63,170
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $60,410
    Winchester, VA-WV $54,530
    Charleston, WV $48,110
    Beckley, WV $47,230
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,120

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$48,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants$35,550
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Weirton, WV-OH is $27.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.81 or more per hour.

    Is Weirton 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 Weirton, WV-OH is 3.3% below 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,680.