Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in District of Columbia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in District of Columbia
$66,140
National Median
$59,190
Employment
980
Entry Level (10th)
$44,210
Top Earners (90th)
$101,130
How District of Columbia Compares
District of Columbia pays $6,950 more than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 1.383 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in District of Columbia (location quotient: 0.48).
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 |
| 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 |
| California | $61,310 | 63,110 |
| 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 |