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

Median Salary

$62,820

per year

Hourly Rate

$30.20

per hour

Employment

14,210

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+5.8%

National: $59,350

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,350, New Jersey pays 5.8% MORE for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors positions.

Purchasing Power

$57,739

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

34%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$40,630

25th

$49,290

Median

$62,820

75th

$81,900

90th

$104,310

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).