Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Connecticut
Ranked #14 of 51 · CT
6.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $68,450 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $63,590
Employment 7,540
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,080P25 $49,250 Median $63,590P75 $80,040P90 $99,540
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Connecticut earn between $44,080 and $99,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Connecticut is $68,450, about 6.2% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $68,140 | $73,060 | 1,030 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $66,060 | $71,890 | 910 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $66,050 | $70,350 | 280 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $64,450 | $68,180 | 500 |
| New Haven, CT | $63,110 | $66,470 | 1,430 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $61,400 | $66,470 | 3,230 |
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