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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Rhode Island earned a median of $65,120 a year ($31.31 an hour) in May 2025, 10% above the national median of $59,350; 2,170 were employed there, ranking #7 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 | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $65,120 | $59,350 |
| Mean annual wage | $68,600 | $64,440 |
| Median hourly wage | $31.31 | $28.53 |
| 10th percentile | $43,960 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $47,470 | $47,100 |
| 75th percentile | $79,300 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $98,440 | $97,590 |
| Employment | 2,170 | 491,930 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.329 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.37 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.