Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Virginia
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Virginia earn an average of $65,430 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $64,440. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $71,360.
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Average pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,440 | $30.98 |
| Virginia | $65,430 | $31.46 |
| District of Columbia | $69,180 | $33.26 |
| Maryland | $63,720 | $30.64 |
| North Carolina | $59,160 | $28.44 |
| Kentucky | $57,560 | $27.67 |
| West Virginia | $53,820 | $25.88 |
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Questions and answers
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Virginia?
The average is $65,430 a year, and the median is $59,880. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $64,440.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$31.46 an hour on average; the median is $28.79.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($71,360), followed by Lynchburg, VA ($66,180). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($52,480).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #21 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.