Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (21-1018) in Danbury Labor Market Area



Home State Bridgeport-Stamford Danbury Hartford New Haven Norwich-New London Torrington Waterbury

Select Occupation

Danbury LMA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		150
Mean wage		$22.74
Entry wage		$17.52
10th percentile wage		$15.78
50th percentile wage		$22.83
90th percentile wage		$29.86

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	150	98.6%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	150	$22.80

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


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.83		$25.98		-$3.15
2017	$22.64	+.8%	$25.76	+.8%	-$3.12
2016	$22.12	+2.4%	$25.17	+2.4%	-$3.05
2015	$21.77	+1.6%	$24.77	+1.6%	-$3.00
2014	$21.35	+2.0%	$24.30	+2.0%	-$2.94
2013	$20.95	+1.9%	$23.84	+1.9%	-$2.89
2012	$20.55	+1.9%	$23.39	+1.9%	-$2.83
2011	$20.15	+2.0%	$22.93	+2.0%	-$2.78
2010	$19.84	+1.6%	$22.58	+1.6%	-$2.73
2009	$19.49	+1.8%	$22.18	+1.8%	-$2.68
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.83		$20.85		$1.98
2017	$22.64	+.8%	$20.63	+1.1%	$2.01
2016	$22.12	+2.4%	$20.08	+2.8%	$2.04
2015	$21.77	+1.6%	$19.62	+2.3%	$2.15
2014	$21.35	+2.0%	$19.21	+2.1%	$2.14
2013	$20.95	+1.9%	$18.80	+2.2%	$2.16
2012	$20.55	+1.9%	$18.42	+2.1%	$2.13
2011	$20.15	+2.0%	$18.10	+1.7%	$2.05
2010	$19.84	+1.6%	$17.82	+1.6%	$2.02
2009	$19.49	+1.8%	$17.52	+1.7%	$1.97

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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation


	State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 / Phone: 860-263-6285 LMI Home \| CTDOL Home \| CT.gov \| Feedback \| Disclaimer \| Privacy Policy \| Accessibility Policy Product funded by a grant awarded by USDOL's Employment and Training Administration. (more)