Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Virginia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Virginia
$58,410
National Median
$59,190
Employment
16,860
Entry Level (10th)
$39,150
Top Earners (90th)
$96,230
How Virginia Compares
Virginia pays $780 less than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 4.148 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in Virginia (location quotient: 1.45).
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 |
| 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 |