Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in New Haven
In New Haven (CT), the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $30.34 an hour ($63,110 a year). About 1,430 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). It is about the same as the Connecticut median ($63,590).
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in New Haven (CT)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.87 | $45,490 |
| 25% of workers | $23.93 | $49,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.34 | $63,110 |
| 75% of workers | $36.95 | $76,850 |
| 90% of workers | $45.64 | $94,930 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $68,140 | 1,030 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $66,060 | 910 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $64,450 | 500 |
| New Haven (this page) | $63,110 | 1,430 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $61,400 | 3,230 |
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 New Haven (CT)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,140 |
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