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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Richmond, Virginia

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Richmond 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$56,850
Mean annual$61,290
Range (10th to 90th)$36,870 to $91,250
Richmond, Virginia employment3,840
State vs national-3.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Richmond 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$36,87025TH$46,670MEDIAN$56,85075TH$76,23090TH$91,250

The middle 50% of workers earn between $46,670 and $76,230, with a median of $56,850.

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.

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Other metros in Virginia

How the Richmond metro compares to other major Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in the Richmond metropolitan area is $56,850.
Does Richmond pay more than the Virginia state average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
The Richmond metro median is -2.7% versus the Virginia state median of $58,410.
How does Richmond compare to the national median for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
The Richmond metro median is -3.5% versus the BLS national figure of $58,910.
What is the salary range for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Richmond?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $36,870 and the 90th-percentile at $91,250 for the Richmond 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 Richmond 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.