Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Vermont
In Vermont, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $29.72 an hour ($61,810 a year). About 1,120 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). Vermont ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Vermont
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.99 | $47,820 |
| 25% of workers | $27.27 | $56,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.72 | $61,810 |
| 75% of workers | $34.63 | $72,020 |
| 90% of workers | $38.79 | $80,690 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Vermont metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington | $66,540 | 370 |
Vermont unemployment rate: 2.6% (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 Vermont
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $53,150 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $46,640 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $64,570 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $67,340 |
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