Behavioral Health & Counseling
Peer Support Specialist / Family Partner Salary
Lived-experience peer roles: peer specialists, parent/youth partners. Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 05, 2026.
$48,360
Median posted salary
$45,500
25th percentile
$49,920
75th percentile
20
Salary observations
20
Open right now
Most postings for this role are hourly; median posted rate is $23.25/hour.
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 12 | $48,880 |
| Los Angeles | 5 | $47,840 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): San Bernardino (1), San Luis Obispo (2).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $10M-$20M | 5 | $44,720 |
| $20M-$50M | 11 | $48,880 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): $2M-$10M (1), $50M-$100M (2), $100M+ (1).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | 16 | $48,360 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Specialist (2), Intern/Trainee (2).
Organizations hiring now
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
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| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Therapist / Clinician | $71,755 |
| Crisis Counselor | $49,920 |
| Substance Use Counselor | $57,200 |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | $87,000 |
| Clinical Supervisor | $89,073 |
| Clinical Program Manager | $80,000 |