RateOrchard
Calculators
METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Sacramento, California

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Sacramento metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$69,510
Mean annual$78,880
Range (10th to 90th)$44,490 to $129,050
Sacramento, California employment3,570
State vs national+18.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Sacramento substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$44,49025TH$48,860MEDIAN$69,51075TH$99,79090TH$129,050

The middle 50% of workers earn between $48,860 and $99,790, with a median of $69,510.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

Skill data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation. We refresh this section when O*NET publishes a new release.

Common tasks (O*NET)

Task data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation.

Sponsored

Build the skills employers list for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Online courses from licensed providers. We may earn a commission when you enroll. The commission does not influence our rankings or wage data.

Explore courses

Other metros in California

How the Sacramento metro compares to other major California metro areas for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Sacramento, California?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in the Sacramento metropolitan area is $69,510.
Does Sacramento pay more than the California state average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
The Sacramento metro median is +13.4% versus the California state median of $61,310.
How does Sacramento compare to the national median for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
The Sacramento metro median is +18.0% versus the BLS national figure of $58,910.
What is the salary range for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Sacramento?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $44,490 and the 90th-percentile at $129,050 for the Sacramento metro area.
What education is required for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Sacramento CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.