Counselors, All Other Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $63,920 +28.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.73
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $72,280
Employed locally 60
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $63,920
    50th (median)
    $63,920
    75th
    $63,920
    90th
    $72,280

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 72% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $108,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $86,610
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $83,510
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $72,240
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $69,080
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $68,080
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $66,190

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,940
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,260
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counselors, All Other make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Portland, ME is $30.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.79 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Portland, ME is 28.3% above the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counselors, All Other in Portland?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,920.