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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vineland, NJ

Median annual salary $52,590 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.29
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $86,710
Employed locally 180
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $52,590
    75th
    $68,800
    90th
    $86,710

    Vineland economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,499 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $64,900
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $63,850
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,040
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,990
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $54,150

    Related occupations in Vineland, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,550
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,990
    Social Workers, All Other $74,050
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $55,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Vineland, NJ is $25.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.79 or more per hour.

    Is Vineland 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 Vineland, NJ is 11.2% 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 Vineland?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Vineland, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.