Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Maine
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Maine was $59,970 +1.0% vs national
Maine vs United States
| Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $59,970 | $59,350 |
| Median hourly | $28.83 | $28.53 |
| Employment | 1,930 | 491,930 |
| Location quotient | 0.95 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Maine) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $43,310, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $89,220 — a 2.1x gap between entry-level and top earners.
At $28.83 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $59,966 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $59,970.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Maine?
The median annual wage in Maine is $59,970 ($28.83 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Maine compare to the national average for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
The Maine median of $59,970 is 1.0% higher than the U.S. median of $59,350.
How many substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors work in Maine?
Approximately 1,930 are employed in Maine, per BLS OES.