Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #5 of 51 · NJ
10.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,360 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $62,820
Employment 14,210
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,630P25 $49,290 Median $62,820P75 $81,900P90 $104,310
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in New Jersey earn between $40,630 and $104,310. 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 New Jersey is $71,360, about 10.7% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $65,940 | $67,970 | 1,370 |
| Vineland, NJ | $63,560 | $64,270 | 260 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $55,990 | $60,210 | 630 |
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