Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,230 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.92
10th percentile $43,240
90th percentile $97,330
Employed locally 330
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,240
    25th
    $49,760
    50th (median)
    $62,230
    75th
    $80,730
    90th
    $97,330

    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 Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $60,920
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $72,630
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,120
    Rehabilitation Counselors $42,450
    Healthcare Social Workers $73,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwestern New Hampshire is $29.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern New Hampshire 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 Southwestern New Hampshire is 5.1% 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,240 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,760.