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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $61,670 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $41,740
90th percentile $100,760
Employed locally 260
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,740
    25th
    $50,670
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $76,850
    90th
    $100,760

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 82% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 18% 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 Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$51,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$94,740
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists$66,700
    Community Health Workers$60,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Yuba City, CA is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.72 or more per hour.

    Is Yuba City 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 Yuba City, CA is 4.2% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,740 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,670.