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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $30.57 an hour ($63,590 a year). About 7,540 people work in this job there.

$30.57Median hourly pay
$49,250–$80,040Middle half of workers, yearly
7,540People in this job in Connecticut

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). Connecticut ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Connecticut

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.19$44,080
25% of workers$23.68$49,250
Half of workers (median)$30.57$63,590
75% of workers$38.48$80,040
90% of workers$47.86$99,540

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury$68,1401,030
Waterbury-Shelton$66,060910
Norwich-New London-Willimantic$64,450500
New Haven$63,1101,430
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$61,4003,230

Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors

  • Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
  • Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +18.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 50,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Connecticut

JobMedian yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants$44,730
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78,970
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,910
Rehabilitation Counselors$56,340
Healthcare Social Workers$79,900
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$78,640
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53,840
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$97,350

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.