Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,430 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.50
10th percentile $40,170
90th percentile $100,100
Employed locally 280
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,170
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $63,430
    75th
    $82,380
    90th
    $100,100

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $77,760
    Rehabilitation Counselors $42,800
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,900
    Healthcare Social Workers $71,940
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $70,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Connecticut is $30.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.51 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut 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 Connecticut is 7.2% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,170 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.