# SOC 21-1011: Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1011

Employers filed 416 certified H-1B applications for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (21-1011) roles, requesting 426 workers. The average offered wage is $51,812/yr, 26% above the BLS national median ($41,070/yr). (2016, SOC 21-1011) The largest filers are The Devereux Foundation, Greater Philadelphia Health Action Inc. and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 416 |
| Total workers | 426 |
| Average offered wage | $52K |
| Average prevailing wage | $42K |
| BLS median wage | $41K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2016 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 21-1011 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +26% |

## Top employers (of 210)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Devereux Foundation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-devereux-foundation-c9004d7574) | 66 | 66 | $46K | - |
| [Greater Philadelphia Health Action Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/greater-philadelphia-health-action-inc-401d107c9e) | 15 | 15 | $48K | - |
| [Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/hazelden-betty-ford-foundation-50d55cf742) | 11 | 11 | $61K | - |
| [Melmark, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/melmark-inc-f4851ce9c1) | 11 | 11 | $43K | - |
| [Hamilton-Madison House](https://www.xh1b.org/org/hamilton-madison-house-7cfed63400) | 10 | 10 | $57K | - |
| [Ahrc NYC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ahrc-nyc-d3f98a24ee) | 8 | 8 | $43K | - |
| [Anderson Center for Autism](https://www.xh1b.org/org/anderson-center-for-autism-da427147f4) | 8 | 8 | $49K | - |
| [Grace William Health Systems Inc](https://www.xh1b.org/org/grace-william-health-systems-inc-a98c562e64) | 7 | 18 | $48K | - |
| [Richmond Children Center, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/richmond-children-center-inc-4d83c2764c) | 6 | 6 | $62K | - |
| [The Home for Little Wanderers](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-home-for-little-wanderers-6acd8a4b43) | 6 | 6 | $51K | - |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 4 | $37K |
| 2011 | 36 | 36 | $35K |
| 2012 | 23 | 23 | $37K |
| 2013 | 12 | 12 | $38K |
| 2014 | 20 | 20 | $39K |
| 2015 | 20 | 20 | $37K |
| 2016 | 29 | 29 | $43K |
| 2017 | 21 | 21 | $44K |
| 2018 | 19 | 19 | $43K |
| 2019 | 18 | 18 | $48K |
| 2020 | 17 | 17 | $50K |
| 2021 | 30 | 30 | $44K |
| 2022 | 30 | 40 | $46K |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | $60K |
| 2024 | 16 | 17 | $59K |
| 2025 | 39 | 44 | $61K |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | $57K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 72 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 49 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 39 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 31 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 21 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 17 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 15 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 4 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [North Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nd) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sd) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=21-1011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=21-1011


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.