The salary statistics and trend of counselors in the industry of outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare counselors salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,140 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,160 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $52,950 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $66,630 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for counselors in the industry of outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) counselors is $66,630. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,160. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent counselors is $28,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of counselors in the industry of Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $42,160 | 3.13% | 7.31% |
| 2016 | $40,840 | 1.57% | - |
| 2015 | $40,200 | 2.41% | - |
| 2014 | $39,230 | 0.64% | - |
| 2013 | $38,980 | -0.26% | - |
| 2012 | $39,080 | - | - |
The average salaries of counselors in 38 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of counselors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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