SOC 21-1018 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — Utica
Utica-Rome, NY · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Utica, NY is $50,890 a year, trailing the national median of $59,350 by 14.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Utica, NY is $50,890 a year, trailing the national median of $59,350 by 14.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,310 and $63,020. The lowest tenth earn under $36,330, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,670.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Ithaca records the highest median at $65,010. Of the 351 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 209th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,330 | −38.8% |
| 25th | $45,310 | −23.7% |
| Median (50th) | $50,890 | −14.3% |
| 75th | $63,020 | +6.2% |
| 90th | $78,670 | +32.6% |
| Mean | $56,330 | −5.1% |
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 | Glens Falls | $59,350 | — | |
| 6 | Kiryas Joel | $59,230 | 880 | |
| 7 | Syracuse | $57,940 | 690 | |
| 8 | Binghamton | $57,720 | 220 | |
| 9 | Albany | $57,030 | 1,210 | |
| 10 | Buffalo | $55,750 | 1,480 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utica run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $50,890 buys what $47,164 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,164US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,890 a year, 14.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,330 to $78,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- 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 Utica, NY?
The median annual wage is $50,890, or $24.47 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 Utica, NY is 14.3% lower. 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 Utica, NY earns more than $78,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,330 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Utica, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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