Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $65,990 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.73
10th percentile $45,500
90th percentile $82,840
Employed locally 420
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,500
    25th
    $57,520
    50th (median)
    $65,990
    75th
    $69,750
    90th
    $82,840

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 73% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 27% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $53,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,370
    Rehabilitation Counselors $47,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $67,910
    Healthcare Social Workers $92,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Burlington, VT is $31.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.83 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington 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 Burlington, VT is 11.5% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,500 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,520.