Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $63,170 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.37
10th percentile $42,370
90th percentile $78,200
Employed locally 620
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,370
    25th
    $52,820
    50th (median)
    $63,170
    75th
    $68,830
    90th
    $78,200

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 86% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 14% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,670
    Albany, OR $67,590
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $64,900
    Ithaca, NY $64,480
    Kingston, NY $61,360
    Elmira, NY $61,160

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,280
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,760
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,070
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $64,980
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $63,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Syracuse, NY is $30.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse 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 Syracuse, NY is 6.7% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $42,370 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,820.