Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (21-1011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,600
Mean wage		$23.69
Entry wage		$15.43
10th percentile wage		$14.00
50th percentile wage		$23.09
90th percentile wage		$35.10

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	760	29.1%
Educational Services	630	24.1%
Social Assistance	300	11.5%
Ambulatory Health Care Services	270	10.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	100	31.27
Educational Services	630	26.08
Social Assistance	300	22.49
Ambulatory Health Care Services	270	22.06

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (21-1011)

Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039), and "Mental Health Counselors" (21-1014) providing these services.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.09		$24.79		-$1.70
2016	$22.55	+2.4%	$24.21	+2.4%	-$1.66
2015	$22.12	+2%	$23.75	+2%	-$1.62
2014	$21.70	+1.9%	$23.30	+1.9%	-$1.59
2013	$21.29	+1.9%	$22.86	+1.9%	-$1.56
2012	$20.87	+2%	$22.41	+2%	-$1.53
2011	$20.55	+1.6%	$22.06	+1.6%	-$1.51
2010	$20.19	+1.8%	$21.68	+1.8%	-$1.48
2009	$19.97	+1.1%	$21.44	+1.1%	-$1.47
2008	$19.38	+3.1%	$20.81	+3.1%	-$1.42
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.09		$22.06		$1.03
2016	$22.55	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$1.19
2015	$22.12	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$1.21
2014	$21.70	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$1.24
2013	$21.29	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$1.24
2012	$20.87	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$1.17
2011	$20.55	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$1.16
2010	$20.19	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$1.12
2009	$19.97	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$1.16
2008	$19.38	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$1.05

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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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