Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$64,710
National Median
$59,190
Employment
14,640
Entry Level (10th)
$40,680
Top Earners (90th)
$118,320
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $5,520 more than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 3.444 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 1.21).
Other States for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,220 | 1,060 |
| New Mexico | $70,770 | 2,070 |
| Oregon | $69,660 | 6,410 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | 1,180 |
| District of Columbia | $66,140 | 980 |
| Utah | $65,920 | 4,720 |
| Idaho | $65,240 | 2,130 |
| Nebraska | $64,410 | 1,980 |
| Washington | $64,220 | 13,150 |
| Arizona | $63,830 | 8,970 |
| Connecticut | $62,960 | 6,470 |
| Wisconsin | $62,470 | 9,450 |
| New York | $62,070 | 22,450 |
| Wyoming | $61,640 | 840 |
| California | $61,310 | 63,110 |
| Maine | $60,970 | 1,610 |
| Iowa | $60,880 | 3,030 |
| Texas | $60,630 | 19,520 |
| Vermont | $60,410 | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $59,570 | 18,170 |