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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,160
Mean wage		$27.27
Entry wage		$17.90
10th percentile wage		$15.69
50th percentile wage		$24.72
90th percentile wage		$40.60

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	3,950	94.9%
Public Administration	120	2.9%
Professional and Business Services	70	1.8%
Other Services	10	0.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	120	$31.54
Professional and Business Services	70	$28.08
Education and Health Services	3,950	$24.47
Other Services	10	$21.18

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


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$24.72		$26.66		-$1.94
2019	$23.93	+3.3%	$25.81	+3.3%	-$1.87
2018	$23.31	+2.7%	$25.13	+2.7%	-$1.82
2017	$22.77	+2.4%	$24.56	+2.4%	-$1.78
2016	$22.41	+1.6%	$24.17	+1.6%	-$1.75
2015	$21.98	+2.0%	$23.71	+2.0%	-$1.72
2014	$21.57	+1.9%	$23.26	+1.9%	-$1.69
2013	$21.16	+1.9%	$22.82	+1.9%	-$1.66
2012	$20.75	+2.0%	$22.37	+2.0%	-$1.62
2011	$20.42	+1.6%	$22.03	+1.6%	-$1.60
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.72		$23.93		$0.79
2019	$23.93	+3.3%	$22.96	+4.2%	$0.97
2018	$23.31	+2.7%	$22.26	+3.1%	$1.05
2017	$22.77	+2.4%	$21.66	+2.8%	$1.11
2016	$22.41	+1.6%	$21.17	+2.3%	$1.24
2015	$21.98	+2.0%	$20.73	+2.1%	$1.26
2014	$21.57	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.2%	$1.29
2013	$21.16	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	$1.28
2012	$20.75	+2.0%	$19.53	+1.7%	$1.21
2011	$20.42	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	$1.20

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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