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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $56,990 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $71,750
Employed locally 120
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $47,360
    50th (median)
    $56,990
    75th
    $61,740
    90th
    $71,750

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 88% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 12% 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
    Syracuse, NY $63,170
    Kingston, NY $61,360

    Related occupations in Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,380
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,540
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59,380
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Watertown, NY is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.12 or more per hour.

    Is Watertown 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 Watertown, NY is 3.7% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,360.