Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Connecticut earn a median salary of $63,558 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.4% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 6,410 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $62,410 to $65,850 depending on location.
$63,558
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$65,850
Highest paying metro
$62,410
Lowest paying metro
6,410
Employed in Connecticut
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $65,850 | $52,750 | $81,550 | 970 |
| New Haven, CT | $64,010 | $48,900 | $77,410 | 1,240 |
| Connecticut | $63,430 | $48,150 | $82,380 | 280 |
| Waterbury, CT | $63,190 | $48,010 | $77,240 | 710 |
| Norwich, CT | $62,460 | $47,590 | $75,150 | 490 |
| Hartford, CT | $62,410 | $48,970 | $77,300 | 2,720 |