Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$60,450

per year

Hourly Rate

$29.06

per hour

Employment

1,260

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+1.9%

National: $59,350

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,350, District of Columbia pays 1.9% MORE for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors positions.

Purchasing Power

$52,887

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

42%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$43,060

25th

$46,920

Median

$60,450

75th

$83,570

90th

$107,980

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