Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$65,270

per year

Hourly Rate

$31.38

per hour

Employment

9,030

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

+10.0%

National: $59,350

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,350, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 10.0% MORE for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors positions.

Purchasing Power

$57,863

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

37%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$46,520

25th

$50,870

Median

$65,270

75th

$83,370

90th

$104,170

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