Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Delaware
In Delaware, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $26.93 an hour ($56,020 a year). About 1,700 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($59,350). Delaware ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Delaware
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.76 | $36,940 |
| 25% of workers | $21.04 | $43,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.93 | $56,020 |
| 75% of workers | $31.15 | $64,790 |
| 90% of workers | $38.80 | $80,710 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Delaware metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | $60,990 | 220 |
Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Delaware
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $74,070 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $40,710 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $48,520 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $64,620 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,060 |
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