Community Health Workers vs. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors: Salary Comparison (2026)

Community Health Workerss earn a median salary of $51,030/year, while Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn $59,190/year - a difference of $8,160. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.