Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $60,360 +2% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $44,910
90th percentile $86,230
Employed locally 260
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,910
    25th
    $46,790
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $70,500
    90th
    $86,230

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 95% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 5% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $73,470
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $71,700
    New Mexico $70,770
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,510
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $68,120

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$71,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,020
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,120
    Social Workers, All Other$60,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Bangor, ME is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.92 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor 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 Bangor, ME is 2% above 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,910 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,790.