Mental Health Counselor Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median mental health counselor in the Richmond area earns $57,860 a year ($27.82 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 3% below the Virginia median ($59,880). Half of the 4,150 mental health counselors there earn between $46,800 and $76,710.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,960 | $39,730 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $46,800 | $47,390 | $47,100 |
| Median | $57,860 | $59,880 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $76,710 | $77,870 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $96,680 | $100,040 | $97,590 |
| Average | $62,460 | $65,430 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 4,150 | 17,940 | 491,930 |
Richmond, VA ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $59,280
- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Houston, TX: $67,370
- Austin, TX: $66,780
- Phoenix, AZ: $66,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.