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

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

Median annual salary $61,720 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $46,040
90th percentile $104,410
Employed locally 250
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,040
    25th
    $51,280
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $81,130
    90th
    $104,410

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $79,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,690
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $63,190
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,700
    Community Health Workers $46,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Massachusetts is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.35 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is 4.3% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,040 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,280.