SOC 21-1018 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — Glens Falls
Glens Falls, NY · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $59,350 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $59,350.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $59,350 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $59,350. Half of workers earn between $48,970 and $69,500. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,290 and the ninetieth at $76,370.
Ithaca leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,010. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 127th of 253 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,290 | −35.5% |
| 25th | $48,970 | −17.5% |
| Median (50th) | $59,350 | +0.0% |
| 75th | $69,500 | +17.1% |
| 90th | $76,370 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $60,330 | +1.7% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ithaca | $65,010 | 200 | |
| 2 | New York | $61,020 | 26,200 | |
| 3 | Kingston | $60,040 | 210 | |
| 4 | Rochester | $59,620 | 1,380 | |
| 5 | Kiryas Joel | $59,230 | 880 | |
| 6 | Syracuse | $57,940 | 690 | |
| 7 | Binghamton | $57,720 | 220 | |
| 8 | Albany | $57,030 | 1,210 | |
| 9 | Buffalo | $55,750 | 1,480 | |
| 10 | Utica | $50,890 | 390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Glens Falls run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $59,350 buys what $55,005 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,005US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,350 a year, 0.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,290 to $76,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ithaca, at $65,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Glens Falls, NY?
The median annual wage is $59,350, or $28.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,350, so pay in Glens Falls, NY is 0.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Glens Falls, NY earns more than $76,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,290 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ithaca, at $65,010 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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