Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Maine
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Maine earn an average of $63,370 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $64,440. The best-paying metro area is Portland-South Portland, ME at $66,680.
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Maine vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,440 | $30.98 |
| Maine | $63,370 | $30.47 |
| New Hampshire | $58,790 | $28.27 |
Related jobs in Maine
- Social and Human Service Assistants$49,470
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,180
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64,330
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,230
- Healthcare Social Workers$70,860
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$46,580
Average pay, Maine, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Maine?
The average is $63,370 a year, and the median is $59,970. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $64,440.
What is the hourly wage in Maine?
$30.47 an hour on average; the median is $28.83.
Where in Maine do they earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME ($66,680), followed by Bangor, ME ($63,060). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Lewiston-Auburn, ME ($60,460).
How does Maine rank?
Maine ranks #29 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.