Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,140 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.51
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $74,240
Employed locally 430
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $43,050
    50th (median)
    $55,140
    75th
    $66,770
    90th
    $74,240

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,170
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,030
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $67,430
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Capital/Northern New York is $26.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.51 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York 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 Capital/Northern New York is 6.8% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,050.