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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $62,460 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.03
10th percentile $40,420
90th percentile $94,110
Employed locally 490
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,420
    25th
    $47,590
    50th (median)
    $62,460
    75th
    $75,150
    90th
    $94,110

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 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
    New Haven, CT $64,010
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $63,430
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $63,190
    Connecticut $62,960

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,950
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,320
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,090
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $82,440
    Healthcare Social Workers $80,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Norwich, CT is $30.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.04 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich 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 Norwich, CT is 5.5% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,420 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,590.