Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in West Virginia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in West Virginia
$46,710
National Median
$59,190
Employment
1,970
Entry Level (10th)
$32,000
Top Earners (90th)
$77,260
How West Virginia Compares
West Virginia pays $12,480 less than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 2.805 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in West Virginia (location quotient: 0.98).
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 |