Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $31.31 an hour ($65,120 a year). About 2,170 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). Rhode Island ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.13 | $43,960 |
| 25% of workers | $22.82 | $47,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.31 | $65,120 |
| 75% of workers | $38.13 | $79,300 |
| 90% of workers | $47.33 | $98,440 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $59,120 | 3,850 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $69,870 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,720 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $75,000 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,990 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $75,390 |
| Community Health Workers | $53,100 |
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