Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $30.20 an hour ($62,820 a year). About 14,210 people work in this job there.

$30.20Median hourly pay

$49,290–$81,900Middle half of workers, yearly

14,210People in this job in New Jersey

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). New Jersey ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in New Jersey

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$19.54	$40,630
25% of workers	$23.70	$49,290
Half of workers (median)	$30.20	$62,820
75% of workers	$39.38	$81,900
90% of workers	$50.15	$104,310

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Trenton-Princeton	$65,940	1,370
Vineland	$63,560	260
Atlantic City-Hammonton	$55,990	630

New Jersey 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 New Jersey

Job	Median yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants	$48,420
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$77,910
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$76,280
Healthcare Social Workers	$82,690
Marriage and Family Therapists	$92,150
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$61,910
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$80,280
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$66,590

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.