VA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1018

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

Median Annual Salary $58,410 -1% below national average (national: $59,190)
$63,630Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
16,860Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$58,410
$39,150
10th pct.
$96,230
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$39,150$18.82
25th percentile$47,530$22.85
50th percentile (median)$58,410$28.08
75th percentile$76,530$36.79
90th percentile (top earners)$96,230$46.26
Mean (average)$63,630$30.59

How Virginia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Virginia
Virginia (current) $58,410
Alaska $79,220 +36%
New Mexico $70,770 +21%
Oregon $69,660 +19%
North Dakota $66,450 +14%
District of Columbia $66,140 +13%
Utah $65,920 +13%
Idaho $65,240 +12%
New Jersey $64,710 +11%

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Related Occupations in Virginia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390 8,110
Sheet Metal Workers $58,490 3,870
Firefighters $58,300 10,820
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,530 7,870
Paramedics $58,570 1,690
Glaziers $58,240 630

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Virginia?

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Virginia is $63,630 per year. The median (middle) salary is $58,410 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Virginia?

Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss (10th percentile) in Virginia typically earn around $39,150 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $47,530 per year.

What is the highest Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Virginia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Virginia make approximately $96,230 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $76,530 per year.

How does the Virginia Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary compare to the national average?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Virginia is $58,410, which is -1% below national average of $59,190.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes