Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Connecticut

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Connecticut was $63,590 +7.1% vs national

Connecticut vs United States

ConnecticutUnited States
Median annual$63,590$59,350
Median hourly$30.57$28.53
Employment7,540491,930
Location quotient1.411.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Connecticut) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

A closer look

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $44,080, median pay is $63,590, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $99,540.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Connecticut?

The median annual wage in Connecticut is $63,590 ($30.57 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Connecticut compare to the national average for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?

The Connecticut median of $63,590 is 7.1% higher than the U.S. median of $59,350.

How many substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors work in Connecticut?

Approximately 7,540 are employed in Connecticut, per BLS OES.