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

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

Median annual salary $56,480 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $43,070
90th percentile $85,560
Employed locally 2,700
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,070
    25th
    $47,160
    50th (median)
    $56,480
    75th
    $68,160
    90th
    $85,560

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 60% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 40% 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 Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,280
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $67,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,780
    Rehabilitation Counselors $50,130
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Worcester, MA is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.71 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester 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 Worcester, MA is 4.6% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,070 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,160.