Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $28.80 an hour ($59,890 a year). About 18,190 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,350). Massachusetts ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.76 | $43,180 |
| 25% of workers | $22.86 | $47,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.80 | $59,890 |
| 75% of workers | $37.00 | $76,950 |
| 90% of workers | $46.25 | $96,200 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $62,130 | 11,150 |
| Barnstable Town | $61,880 | 440 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $58,810 | 590 |
| Springfield | $58,750 | 1,790 |
| Worcester | $57,950 | 2,460 |
| Pittsfield | $55,100 | 440 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $79,930 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $75,570 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,130 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $62,500 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $76,440 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $47,320 |
| Community Health Workers | $55,560 |
| Health Education Specialists | $57,510 |
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