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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 21-1011. 145 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $60,000, middle half $53,331–$70,520.
Applications (LCAs)145
Median offered salary$60,000
Middle half of salaries$53,331–$70,520
10th–90th percentile$42,765–$84,240
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 39 | $49,670 |
| Level II (qualified) | 45 | $60,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 19 | $70,720 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 11 | $80,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton-Madison House | 10 | $57,928 |
| The Devereux Foundation | 9 | $71,372 |
| Children's Crisis Treatment Center, Inc. | 9 | $84,448 |
| Grace William Health Systems Inc | 7 | $48,360 |
| Richmond Children Center, Inc. | 6 | $61,339 |
| Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. | 5 | $54,454 |
| Applied Behavior Institute, LLC | 4 | $71,400 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | 4 | $68,967 |
| Heartview Foundation | 4 | $62,400 |
| Verbal Behavior Associates | 3 | $38,147 |
| University Pediatricians | 3 | — |
| eXclusive Services Inc. | 3 | $39,811 |
| Counseling Service of Eastern District New York | 2 | $41,434 |
| Hope House, Inc. | 2 | $67,560 |
| Asteri Behavioral Treament Center Inc | 2 | — |
| Recover Colorado LLC | 2 | $93,250 |
| Parents of Autistic Children of Texas | 2 | — |
| Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Greater New Orleans | 2 | $44,584 |
| Northwell Health | 2 | $82,742 |
| Arapahoe Mental Health Center | 2 | $66,460 |
| HCLS Consulting LLC | 2 | $66,000 |
| Pilsen-Little Village Community Mental Health Center, Inc. | 2 | $48,000 |
| Jigsaw Learning, LLC | 2 | $72,644 |
| Golden State Behavior LLC | 2 | $72,800 |
| Serenity Foundation of Texas | 2 | $57,500 |
| Adelis Health Pllc | 2 | $65,229 |
| J.Cusaac Inc. | 1 | — |
| The GEO Group, Inc. | 1 | — |
| Discovery Institute for Addictive Disorders Inc. | 1 | $41,600 |
| RCS Learning Center | 1 | $35,500 |
| Adult & Child Mental Health Center, Inc. | 1 | $42,245 |
| Community Healthlink, Inc. | 1 | $58,718 |
| Children's Friend, Inc. | 1 | — |
| Rise Behavioral Health Services LLC | 1 | $80,000 |
| Banaitis Inc. | 1 | $93,600 |
| DBO Residential Solutions LLC | 1 | $55,000 |
| St. Coletta of Wisconsin Inc. | 1 | $57,678 |
| ABEC, Inc. | 1 | $42,765 |
| Tri-County Special Education Joint Agreement | 1 | $40,527 |
| Allina Health System | 1 | $59,925 |
| Brighter Strides ABA VA LLC | 1 | $65,000 |
| Haven Behavioral Healthcare | 1 | $42,000 |
| EdTheory LLC | 1 | $63,128 |
| Carroll Institute | 1 | $57,100 |
| Greenville County Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse | 1 | — |
| Grace Anchor LLC | 1 | $35,100 |
| Charles River Community Health, Inc. | 1 | $115,000 |
| PediaPlex LLC | 1 | $43,680 |
| Brighter Strides ABA VMDLLC, | 1 | $77,000 |
| Justice Resource Institute Inc. | 1 | $59,987 |
Job titles
- Clinical Therapist11
- Behavioral Health Clinician10
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst9
- Behavioral Health Counselor8
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)7
- Counselor6
- Behavior Interventionist4
- Substance Use Disorder Counselor4
- Licensed Addiction Counselor4
- Behavior Specialist4
- Substance Abuse Counselor3
- Counselor III2
- Behavior Analyst2
- Behavioral Health Specialist2
- Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor2
- Behavioral Consultant (Behavioral Disorder Counselor)2
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor2
- Behavioral analyst2
- Bilingual Case Manager/Counselor2
- Behavioral Health Therapist2
- Chemical Dependency Counselor III2
- Behavioral Health and Case Management Lead2
- Clinical Supervisor2
- Behavior Analyst Training Specialist2
- Applied Behavior Analysis Program Manager2
- Behavior Intervention Specialist2
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor2
- Outpatient Mental Health Clinician2
- Residential Program Counselor1
- Behavior Therapist1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 36 | $55,060 |
| FY2024 | 18 | $63,380 |
| FY2025 | 67 | $61,339 |
| FY2026 | 24 | $61,797 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).