Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $63,850 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.70
10th percentile $43,040
90th percentile $100,420
Employed locally 1,440
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,040
    25th
    $50,250
    50th (median)
    $63,850
    75th
    $77,600
    90th
    $100,420

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 66% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 34% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $64,900
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,040
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,990
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $54,150
    Vineland, NJ $52,590

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$51,200
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$78,830
    Marriage and Family Therapists$89,030
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$82,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Trenton, NJ is $30.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.97 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton 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 Trenton, NJ is 7.9% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,040 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,250.