Mental Health Counselor Salary in Washington, DC
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The median mental health counselor in the Washington area earns $65,270 a year ($31.38 an hour), 10% above the U.S. median ($59,350). Half of the 9,030 mental health counselors there earn between $50,870 and $83,370.
Median $65,270
10th: $46,52090th: $104,170
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,520 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $50,870 | $47,100 |
| Median | $65,270 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $83,370 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $104,170 | $97,590 |
| Average | $71,360 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 9,030 | 491,930 |
Washington, DC ranks 8th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- 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
- Grand Rapids, MI: $64,100
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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.