Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $54,150 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.04
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $96,060
Employed locally 640
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $40,290
    50th (median)
    $54,150
    75th
    $73,920
    90th
    $96,060

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 67% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $64,900
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $63,850
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,040
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,990
    Vineland, NJ $52,590

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,370
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,440
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,490
    Marriage and Family Therapists $89,030
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $62,830
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $82,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Atlantic City, NJ is $26.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.53 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 8.5% below the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,290.