Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in California

Median Salary

$59,250

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.48

per hour

Employment

75,610

in California

vs. National Avg

-0.2%

National: $59,350

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,350, California pays 0.2% LESS for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors positions.

Purchasing Power

$53,523

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

46%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$44,640

25th

$47,640

Median

$59,250

75th

$80,570

90th

$111,080

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).