Mental Health Counselors (21-1014) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,090
Mean wage		$24.92
Entry wage		$16.69
10th percentile wage		$14.99
50th percentile wage		$23.56
90th percentile wage		$36.72

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Social Assistance	830	39.7%
Ambulatory Health Care Services	620	29.6%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	370	17.5%
Hospitals	50	2.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	40	35.11
Ambulatory Health Care Services	620	27.08
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	20	23.39
Hospitals	50	22.94

Mental Health Counselors (21-1014)

Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychiatrists" (29-1066), and "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.56		$24.79		-$1.23
2016	$23.01	+2.4%	$24.21	+2.4%	-$1.20
2015	$22.57	+2%	$23.75	+2%	-$1.17
2014	$22.14	+1.9%	$23.30	+1.9%	-$1.15
2013	$21.72	+1.9%	$22.86	+1.9%	-$1.13
2012	$21.30	+2%	$22.41	+2%	-$1.11
2011	$20.97	+1.6%	$22.06	+1.6%	-$1.09
2010	$20.60	+1.8%	$21.68	+1.8%	-$1.07
2009	$20.38	+1.1%	$21.44	+1.1%	-$1.06
2008	$19.77	+3.1%	$20.81	+3.1%	-$1.03
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.56		$22.06		$1.50
2016	$23.01	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$1.65
2015	$22.57	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$1.66
2014	$22.14	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$1.68
2013	$21.72	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$1.67
2012	$21.30	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$1.60
2011	$20.97	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$1.57
2010	$20.60	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$1.53
2009	$20.38	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$1.57
2008	$19.77	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$1.45

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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