Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$61,310
National Median
$59,190
Employment
63,110
Entry Level (10th)
$44,190
Top Earners (90th)
$118,970
How California Compares
California pays $2,120 more than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 3.495 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 1.22).
Other States for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,220 | 1,060 |
| New Mexico | $70,770 | 2,070 |
| Oregon | $69,660 | 6,410 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | 1,180 |
| District of Columbia | $66,140 | 980 |
| Utah | $65,920 | 4,720 |
| Idaho | $65,240 | 2,130 |
| New Jersey | $64,710 | 14,640 |
| Nebraska | $64,410 | 1,980 |
| Washington | $64,220 | 13,150 |
| Arizona | $63,830 | 8,970 |
| Connecticut | $62,960 | 6,470 |
| Wisconsin | $62,470 | 9,450 |
| New York | $62,070 | 22,450 |
| Wyoming | $61,640 | 840 |
| Maine | $60,970 | 1,610 |
| Iowa | $60,880 | 3,030 |
| Texas | $60,630 | 19,520 |
| Vermont | $60,410 | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $59,570 | 18,170 |