Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Maine
In Maine, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $28.83 an hour ($59,970 a year). About 1,930 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,350). Maine ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Maine
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.82 | $43,310 |
| 25% of workers | $23.12 | $48,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.83 | $59,970 |
| 75% of workers | $35.30 | $73,410 |
| 90% of workers | $42.89 | $89,220 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $62,300 | 700 |
| Bangor | $59,970 | 350 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $55,480 | 160 |
Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Maine
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,710 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $63,290 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $57,050 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $58,630 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $71,610 |
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