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

Ranked #23 of 51 · MA

1.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $65,380 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $59,890
Employment 18,190

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $43,180P25 $47,540 Median $59,890P75 $76,950P90 $96,200

About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Massachusetts earn between $43,180 and $96,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Massachusetts
$65,380
U.S. average
$64,440

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Massachusetts is $65,380, about 1.5% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Massachusetts

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,130 $67,030 11,150
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,030 $66,110 290
Barnstable Town, MA $61,880 $67,010 440
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $58,810 $62,950 590
Springfield, MA $58,750 $65,300 1,790
Worcester, MA $57,950 $62,080 2,460
Pittsfield, MA $55,100 $59,860 440

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Massachusetts is $59,890 per year (mean $65,380), and about 80% earn between $43,180 and $96,200.

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

Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,380 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Massachusetts ranks #23 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $65,380 is about 1.5% above the U.S. average of $64,440.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($62,130), Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area ($62,030), Barnstable Town, MA ($61,880), by median annual wage.

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