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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $62,410 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.01
10th percentile $44,080
90th percentile $97,620
Employed locally 2,720
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,080
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $62,410
    75th
    $77,300
    90th
    $97,620

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 67% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 33% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,850
    New Haven, CT $64,010
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $63,430
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $63,190
    Connecticut $62,960

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $80,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $70,410
    Rehabilitation Counselors $47,470
    Healthcare Social Workers $81,100
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $94,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Hartford, CT is $30.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.97 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford 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 Hartford, CT is 5.4% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,080 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.