Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,620 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.62
10th percentile $45,930
90th percentile $101,340
Employed locally 330
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,930
    25th
    $54,120
    50th (median)
    $61,620
    75th
    $80,220
    90th
    $101,340

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,660
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$62,660
    Social Workers, All Other$55,220
    Health Education Specialists$59,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwest Maine is $29.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.14 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine 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 Southwest Maine is 4.1% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,930 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,120.