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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $67,800 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.59
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $99,800
Employed locally 100
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $55,020
    50th (median)
    $67,800
    75th
    $83,550
    90th
    $99,800

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 86% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 14% 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
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $66,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,290

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $75,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $85,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $73,680
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,030
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,430
    Community Health Workers $57,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Wenatchee, WA is $32.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.08 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee, WA is 14.5% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,020.