Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $65,850 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.66
10th percentile $45,870
90th percentile $100,320
Employed locally 970
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,870
    25th
    $52,750
    50th (median)
    $65,850
    75th
    $81,550
    90th
    $100,320

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 59% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 41% 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
    District of Columbia $66,140
    New Haven, CT $64,010
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $63,430
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $63,190
    Connecticut $62,960
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,460

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$79,840
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,080
    Healthcare Social Workers$90,440
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,750
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Bridgeport, CT is $31.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.95 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport, CT is 11.3% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,870 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,750.