Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $57,750 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $40,990
90th percentile $95,910
Employed locally 1,560
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,990
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $57,750
    75th
    $78,860
    90th
    $95,910

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 82% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 18% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,380
    Omaha, NE-IA $68,090
    Bismarck, ND $67,950
    Amarillo, TX $66,930
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,290
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $64,510

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $78,290
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,930
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,230
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Springfield, MA is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.31 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, MA is 2.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,990 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.