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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in New Jersey earned a median of $62,820 a year ($30.20 an hour) in May 2025, 6% above the national median of $59,350; 14,210 were employed there, ranking #13 of 52 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $62,820 | $59,350 |
| Mean annual wage | $71,360 | $64,440 |
| Median hourly wage | $30.20 | $28.53 |
| 10th percentile | $40,630 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $49,290 | $47,100 |
| 75th percentile | $81,900 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $104,310 | $97,590 |
| Employment | 14,210 | 491,930 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.315 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.05 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.