Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $33.13 an hour ($68,910 a year). About 14,250 people work in this job there.

$33.13Median hourly pay

$56,280–$90,970Middle half of workers, yearly

14,250People in this job in Washington

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). Washington ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Washington

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.70	$47,220
25% of workers	$27.06	$56,280
Half of workers (median)	$33.13	$68,910
75% of workers	$43.74	$90,970
90% of workers	$53.16	$110,580

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Washington metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Bellingham	$77,620	440
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee	$75,180	120
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	$73,580	7,350
Kennewick-Richland	$73,540	450
Mount Vernon-Anacortes	$70,970	250
Walla Walla	$68,160	100
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater	$67,650	610
Longview-Kelso	$65,140	270
Spokane-Spokane Valley	$64,100	1,650
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard	$60,070	520
Yakima	$58,590	500

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$74,480
Social and Human Service Assistants	$54,770
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$82,670
Rehabilitation Counselors	$58,050
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,570
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$64,340
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$70,460
Community Health Workers	$57,070

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.