Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $64,480 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $48,400
90th percentile $91,060
Employed locally 170
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,400
    25th
    $56,680
    50th (median)
    $64,480
    75th
    $74,740
    90th
    $91,060

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 88% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Albany, OR $67,590
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $64,900
    Syracuse, NY $63,170
    Kingston, NY $61,360
    Elmira, NY $61,160

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,390
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,300
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$76,010
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,260
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,580
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$73,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Ithaca, NY is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.37 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca 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 Ithaca, NY is 8.9% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $48,400 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,680.