Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Oregon
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Oregon is $73,343, based on 8,840 workers. Among the 20 states with published data, that ranks number 1. The BLS national median for the occupation is $59,350, so Oregon averages 23.6% above it.
Published data for Oregon currently covers the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area, with a local median wage of $75,420.
Cost of living for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Oregon
We compare 5 Oregon counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Multnomah County, OR leaves the largest yearly margin, $29,459. Columbia County, OR leaves the smallest, $29,459. The median wage covers all four basics in 5 of the 5 counties.
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors are Washington ($71,709), District of Columbia ($65,270), Arizona ($65,137) and Colorado ($63,281).
Frequently asked questions: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Oregon
How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors earn in Oregon?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $73,343.
Which Oregon county is best for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors?
Multnomah County, OR leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($29,459). Washington County, OR follows at $29,459.