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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $64,010 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.78
10th percentile $44,100
90th percentile $95,140
Employed locally 1,240
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,100
    25th
    $48,900
    50th (median)
    $64,010
    75th
    $77,410
    90th
    $95,140

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 74% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 26% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $63,430
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $63,190
    Connecticut $62,960
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,460

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,940
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $74,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,130
    Rehabilitation Counselors $60,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $62,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in New Haven, CT is $30.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.64 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven 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 New Haven, CT is 8.1% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,100 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,900.