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



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New Haven Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,040
Mean wage		$23.17
Entry wage		$16.43
10th percentile wage		$15.26
50th percentile wage		$22.54
90th percentile wage		$31.75

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	1,010	96.9%
Public Administration	30	2.9%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	30	$30.80
Education and Health Services	1,010	$22.36

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


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.54		$25.40		-$2.86
2018	$22.42	+.5%	$25.27	+.5%	-$2.84
2017	$21.84	+2.7%	$24.61	+2.7%	-$2.77
2016	$21.33	+2.4%	$24.04	+2.4%	-$2.70
2015	$21.00	+1.6%	$23.66	+1.6%	-$2.66
2014	$20.59	+2.0%	$23.21	+2.0%	-$2.61
2013	$20.21	+1.9%	$22.77	+1.9%	-$2.56
2012	$19.82	+1.9%	$22.34	+1.9%	-$2.51
2011	$19.44	+2.0%	$21.90	+2.0%	-$2.46
2010	$19.14	+1.6%	$21.56	+1.6%	-$2.42
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.54		$21.94		$0.60
2018	$22.42	+.5%	$21.75	+.9%	$0.68
2017	$21.84	+2.7%	$21.08	+3.1%	$0.75
2016	$21.33	+2.4%	$20.52	+2.8%	$0.81
2015	$21.00	+1.6%	$20.05	+2.3%	$0.95
2014	$20.59	+2.0%	$19.63	+2.1%	$0.96
2013	$20.21	+1.9%	$19.21	+2.2%	$1.00
2012	$19.82	+1.9%	$18.82	+2.1%	$1.00
2011	$19.44	+2.0%	$18.50	+1.7%	$0.94
2010	$19.14	+1.6%	$18.21	+1.6%	$0.92

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 2019

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