The annual salary statistics of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, District of Columbia is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,720 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,180 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $88,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, District of Columbia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $88,510. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $52,180. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $33,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $52,180 | -1.69% | 6.52% |
| 2015 | $53,060 | -1.62% | - |
| 2014 | $53,920 | 8.96% | - |
| 2013 | $49,090 | 0.63% | - |
| 2012 | $48,780 | - | - |