Behavioral Youth Counselor Salary in Yakima, WA

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As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Behavioral Youth Counselor in Yakima, WA is $36,186. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $32,303 to a high of $38,657, with most professionals earning between $34,154 and $37,480.

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Average Salary Range for Behavioral Youth Counselor in Yakima, WA

Average Base Salary

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36186

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What is the average salary for Behavioral Youth Counselor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Youth Counselor in Yakima, WA. The base salary for Behavioral Youth Counselor ranges from $34,154 to $37,480 with the average base salary of $36,186. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,154 to $37,480 with the average total cash compensation of $36,186.

View Average Salary for Behavioral Youth Counselor as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $36,186 $34,154 - $37,480
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $36,186 $34,154 - $37,480
* 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.

Behavioral Youth Counselor Salary Near Yakima, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Richland, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,610 - $39,078 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Kennewick, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,820 - $39,308 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Pasco, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,526 - $38,985 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,330 - $39,868 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,330 - $39,868 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Tacoma, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,330 - $39,868 COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
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About Yakima, Washington    Yakima (/ˈjækɪmɑː/ or /ˈjækɪmə/) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eleventh-largest city by population.....More

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