MD · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1018

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

Median Annual Salary $57,820 -2% below national average (national: $59,190)
$68,830Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
8,180Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$57,820
$41,160
10th pct.
$97,050
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$41,160$19.79
25th percentile$48,980$23.55
50th percentile (median)$57,820$27.80
75th percentile$70,990$34.13
90th percentile (top earners)$97,050$46.66
Mean (average)$68,830$33.09

How Maryland Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Maryland
Maryland (current) $57,820
Alaska $79,220 +37%
New Mexico $70,770 +22%
Oregon $69,660 +20%
North Dakota $66,450 +15%
District of Columbia $66,140 +14%
Utah $65,920 +14%
Idaho $65,240 +13%
New Jersey $64,710 +12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Maryland?

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Maryland is $68,830 per year. The median (middle) salary is $57,820 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Maryland?

Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss (10th percentile) in Maryland typically earn around $41,160 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $48,980 per year.

What is the highest Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Maryland?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Maryland make approximately $97,050 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $70,990 per year.

How does the Maryland Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary compare to the national average?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Maryland is $57,820, which is -2% below national average of $59,190.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes