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

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

Median annual salary $62,050 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.83
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $84,250
Employed locally 360
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $52,230
    50th (median)
    $62,050
    75th
    $69,060
    90th
    $84,250

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,690
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,120
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Maryland is $29.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.72 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland 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 Maryland is 4.8% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,230.