Community and Social Service
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
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- Median pay in Greater Boston
- $62,130
- $29.87/hr
- Jobs in Greater Boston
- 11,150
- Massachusetts 2024–2034
- +14.0%
- 1,830 openings a year
- Typical U.S. entry requirement
- Master's degree
- plus Internship/residency
Greater Boston: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, May 2025. Growth and openings: Massachusetts statewide projection.
Pay range in Greater Boston
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $45,450 | $48,350 | $62,130 | $77,820 | $98,210 |
10% of workers earn less than the first figure and 10% earn more than the last.
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