Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Vermont
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Vermont earned a median of $61,810 a year ($29.72 an hour) and a mean of $64,890 in May 2025. The median is 4.1% above the U.S. median of $59,350, ranking 17th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $61,810
- Median hourly
- $29.72
- Mean annual
- $64,890
- Jobs on record
- 1,120
Grey needle: U.S. median, $59,350 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Vermont compare on pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
Vermont ranks 17th of 52 states and territories. Alaska is highest at $80,770, $18,960 more than the Vermont median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 15 | $62,390 | +5% | 14,920 |
| Wisconsin | 16 | $62,220 | +5% | 8,340 |
| Vermont | 17 | $61,810 | +4% | 1,120 |
| Michigan | 18 | $61,690 | +4% | 10,100 |
| Iowa | 19 | $60,880 | +3% | 3,530 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Vermont pay go further after prices?
Prices in Vermont run 2.0% below the U.S. average, so the $61,810 median buys about what $63,098 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $59,350 U.S. median. On this measure Vermont ranks 18th of 51, down from 17th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Vermont pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT is highest at $66,540, 7.7% above the Vermont median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $66,540 | 370 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $61,060 | 410 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $58,300 | 340 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Vermont is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors work in Vermont?
BLS counts 1,120 jobs in Vermont, 0.23% of the 491,930 in the U.S. That is the 49th largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 3.7 of every 1,000 jobs in Vermont, a location quotient of 1.17: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.17 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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