Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $29.06 an hour ($60,450 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). District of Columbia ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.70 | $43,060 |
| 25% of workers | $22.56 | $46,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.06 | $60,450 |
| 75% of workers | $40.18 | $83,570 |
| 90% of workers | $51.92 | $107,980 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $65,270 | 9,030 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +18.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 50,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $73,550 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $59,460 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $80,470 |
| Health Education Specialists | $103,330 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $73,310 |
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