Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Northern Vermont

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,600 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $45,960
90th percentile $79,970
Employed locally 410
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,960
    25th
    $49,530
    50th (median)
    $57,600
    75th
    $65,000
    90th
    $79,970

    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 Northern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,240
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51,660
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$68,310
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$62,620
    Rehabilitation Counselors$57,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northern Vermont is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.57 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Vermont 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 Northern Vermont is 2.7% below 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 Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,960 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,530.