How much does a Behavioral Health Counselor make in Washington, DC? The average Behavioral Health Counselor salary in Washington, DC is $81,059 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $73,536 and $89,434. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Kitsap Mental Health Services - Port Orchard , WA
Behavioral Health Counselor (Bachelor's Level) - Child & Family Wraparound Services Full-Time Hiring Range: $ 26.89 - $ 33.61 Per Hour Additional $2.00/Hour WISe Differential Benefits
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 21 days ago
Adecco Perm Team - San Jose , CA
The Behavioral Health Counselor provides direct behavioral health services to youth and their families at home, clinic, and field settings. This position provides services that include individual ...
ZipRecruiter - 31 days ago
What you ' ll do As the Behavioral Health Clinician III ( Mental Health Counselor ) you will be responsible for providing quality counseling, case management, and community support services to ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 38 days ago
Interior Community Health Center - Fairbanks , AK
Leads individual behavioral health and health promotion interventions, including counseling and treatments to an ethnically diverse patient population across the lifespan. * Coordinates care with ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 16 days ago
Essential Healthcare Solutions LLC - 99703 , AK
EAP Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor EAP Licensed Behavioral Health Counselors needed in FORT WAINWRIGHT, AK 99703 Essential HealthCare Solutions LLC is responding to a contract opportunity. We ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 40 days ago
Chinatown Service Center - Los Angeles , CA
We are actively seeking a committed individual to join our dynamic team as a Behavioral Health Counselor Level II! Chinatown Service Center (CSC) Overview In 1971, the Chinese Methodist Church ...
ZipRecruiter - 43 days ago
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What is the average salary for Behavioral Health Counselor in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Health Counselor in Washington, DC. The base salary for Behavioral Health Counselor ranges from $73,536 to $89,434 with the average base salary of $81,059. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,719 to $89,637 with the average total cash compensation of $81,203.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,059 $73,536 - $89,434
Bonus $144 $184 - $203
Total Pay $81,203 $73,719 - $89,637
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,549 - $89,450 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,549 - $89,450 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,549 - $89,450 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,394 - $89,262 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,549 - $89,450 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,549 - $89,450 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Behavioral Health Case Manager LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $77,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $92,900
JOB TITLE Behavioral Health Manager LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $94,989 MAXIMUM SALARY $129,121
JOB TITLE Behavioral Health Supervisor LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $83,360 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,671
JOB TITLE Behavioral Counselor LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $87,718 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,394
JOB TITLE Behavioral Youth Counselor LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $36,710 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,286
JOB TITLE Behavioral Disorder Counselor LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $75,430 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,428
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