Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in West Virginia

In West Virginia, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $23.76 an hour ($49,430 a year). About 2,100 people work in this job there.

$23.76Median hourly pay

$42,730–$61,560Middle half of workers, yearly

2,100People in this job in West Virginia

That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($59,350). West Virginia ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.78	$36,990
25% of workers	$20.54	$42,730
Half of workers (median)	$23.76	$49,430
75% of workers	$29.60	$61,560
90% of workers	$35.27	$73,360

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Weirton-Steubenville	$54,060	60
Wheeling	$52,270	200
Huntington-Ashland	$52,000	860
Morgantown	$51,680	190
Beckley	$51,660	150
Charleston	$48,960	330
Parkersburg-Vienna	$48,490	160

West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (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 West Virginia

Job	Median yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants	$39,290
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$52,220
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$55,520
Healthcare Social Workers	$60,140
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$53,120
Social Workers, All Other	$62,590
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$41,060

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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.