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



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Waterbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		180
Mean wage		$23.97
Entry wage		$14.50
10th percentile wage		$13.44
50th percentile wage		$23.57
90th percentile wage		$36.88

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	140	80.3%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	140	$25.84

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


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.57		$22.88		$0.69
2018	$23.45	+.5%	$22.76	+.5%	$0.69
2017	$22.83	+2.7%	$22.17	+2.7%	$0.67
2016	$22.31	+2.4%	$21.65	+2.4%	$0.65
2015	$21.96	+1.6%	$21.31	+1.6%	$0.64
2014	$21.54	+2.0%	$20.91	+2.0%	$0.63
2013	$21.13	+1.9%	$20.51	+1.9%	$0.62
2012	$20.73	+1.9%	$20.12	+1.9%	$0.61
2011	$20.33	+2.0%	$19.73	+2.0%	$0.60
2010	$20.01	+1.6%	$19.42	+1.6%	$0.59
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.57		$19.62		$3.95
2018	$23.45	+.5%	$19.45	+.9%	$4.00
2017	$22.83	+2.7%	$18.85	+3.1%	$3.98
2016	$22.31	+2.4%	$18.35	+2.8%	$3.96
2015	$21.96	+1.6%	$17.93	+2.3%	$4.03
2014	$21.54	+2.0%	$17.56	+2.1%	$3.98
2013	$21.13	+1.9%	$17.18	+2.2%	$3.95
2012	$20.73	+1.9%	$16.83	+2.1%	$3.90
2011	$20.33	+2.0%	$16.54	+1.7%	$3.78
2010	$20.01	+1.6%	$16.29	+1.6%	$3.72

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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