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

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

Median annual salary $57,610 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.70
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $77,700
Employed locally 310
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $53,270
    50th (median)
    $57,610
    75th
    $63,610
    90th
    $77,700

    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 Southern Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $49,980
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,040
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,450
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,370
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $70,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $60,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southern Vermont is $27.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.48 or more per hour.

    Is Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,270.