Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,460
Mean wage		$24.43
Entry wage		$15.34
10th percentile wage		$13.91
50th percentile wage		$23.27
90th percentile wage		$37.42

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	1,350	30.2%
Social Assistance	930	20.8%
Ambulatory Health Care Services	800	17.9%
Educational Services	660	14.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	120	$31.53
Educational Services	660	$25.97
Ambulatory Health Care Services	800	$25.07
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	20	$23.20

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018)


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.27		$25.99		-$2.72
2017	$23.08	+.8%	$25.77	+.8%	-$2.69
2016	$22.54	+2.4%	$25.18	+2.4%	-$2.63
2015	$22.19	+1.6%	$24.78	+1.6%	-$2.59
2014	$21.76	+2.0%	$24.31	+2.0%	-$2.54
2013	$21.36	+1.9%	$23.85	+1.9%	-$2.49
2012	$20.95	+1.9%	$23.40	+1.9%	-$2.44
2011	$20.54	+2.0%	$22.94	+2.0%	-$2.40
2010	$20.22	+1.6%	$22.59	+1.6%	-$2.36
2009	$19.87	+1.8%	$22.19	+1.8%	-$2.32
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.27		$22.55		$0.72
2017	$23.08	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$0.76
2016	$22.54	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$0.83
2015	$22.19	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$0.97
2014	$21.76	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$0.99
2013	$21.36	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$1.03
2012	$20.95	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$1.03
2011	$20.54	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$0.96
2010	$20.22	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$0.95
2009	$19.87	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$0.92

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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