Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Manchester-Nashua
In Manchester-Nashua (NH), the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $24.75 an hour ($51,470 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($59,350). It is 6% lower than the New Hampshire median ($54,840).
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Manchester-Nashua (NH)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.18 | $37,820 |
| 25% of workers | $21.53 | $44,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.75 | $51,470 |
| 75% of workers | $30.04 | $62,490 |
| 90% of workers | $36.80 | $76,550 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in New Hampshire metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua (this page) | $51,470 | 1,300 |
New Hampshire unemployment rate: 2.8% (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)
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