Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Maine

Ranked #29 of 51 · ME

1.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,370 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $59,970
Employment 1,930

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $43,310P25 $48,090 Median $59,970P75 $73,410P90 $89,220

About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Maine earn between $43,310 and $89,220. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Maine
$63,370
U.S. average
$64,440

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Maine is $63,370, about 1.7% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Maine

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Portland-South Portland, ME $62,300 $66,680 700
Bangor, ME $59,970 $63,060 350
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $56,350 $60,830 120
Lewiston-Auburn, ME $55,480 $60,460 160
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $55,120 $60,320

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Maine?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Maine is $59,970 per year (mean $63,370), and about 80% earn between $43,310 and $89,220.

How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make per hour in Maine?

Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,370 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Maine a high-paying state for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?

Maine ranks #29 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $63,370 is about 1.7% below the U.S. average of $64,440.

Which metro areas in Maine pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Maine for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are Portland-South Portland, ME ($62,300), Bangor, ME ($59,970), Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area ($56,350), by median annual wage.

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