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



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New Haven LMA (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,110
Mean wage		$24.86
Entry wage		$17.76
10th percentile wage		$15.85
50th percentile wage		$24.13
90th percentile wage		$35.06

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	1,070	96.7%
Public Administration	40	3.2%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	40	31.55
Education and Health Services	1,070	23.95

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


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$24.13		$25.40		-$1.27
2019	$23.36	+3.3%	$24.59	+3.3%	-$1.22
2018	$22.75	+2.7%	$23.95	+2.7%	-$1.19
2017	$22.23	+2.4%	$23.40	+2.4%	-$1.16
2016	$21.88	+1.6%	$23.03	+1.6%	-$1.15
2015	$21.46	+2.0%	$22.59	+2.0%	-$1.12
2014	$21.05	+1.9%	$22.16	+1.9%	-$1.10
2013	$20.65	+1.9%	$21.74	+1.9%	-$1.08
2012	$20.25	+2.0%	$21.32	+2.0%	-$1.06
2011	$19.94	+1.6%	$20.99	+1.6%	-$1.04
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.13		$22.67		$1.46
2019	$23.36	+3.3%	$21.75	+4.2%	$1.61
2018	$22.75	+2.7%	$21.09	+3.1%	$1.66
2017	$22.23	+2.4%	$20.52	+2.8%	$1.70
2016	$21.88	+1.6%	$20.05	+2.3%	$1.82
2015	$21.46	+2.0%	$19.63	+2.1%	$1.82
2014	$21.05	+1.9%	$19.21	+2.2%	$1.84
2013	$20.65	+1.9%	$18.83	+2.1%	$1.83
2012	$20.25	+2.0%	$18.50	+1.7%	$1.75
2011	$19.94	+1.6%	$18.21	+1.6%	$1.72

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 2020

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