U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAssess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119,960 | 1.6 % | $20.13 | $41,880 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $12.12 | $14.84 | $18.56 | $24.24 | $30.51 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $25,210 | $30,870 | $38,600 | $50,420 | $63,460 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Care Centers | 23,560 | 3.98 | $19.18 | $39,900 |
| Individual and Family Services | 20,130 | 1.66 | $18.82 | $39,150 |
| Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | 16,490 | 2.92 | $17.00 | $35,360 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 12,710 | 0.23 | $22.69 | $47,200 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 10,360 | 4.29 | $23.21 | $48,280 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 10,360 | 4.29 | $23.21 | $48,280 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 23,560 | 3.98 | $19.18 | $39,900 |
| Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | 16,490 | 2.92 | $17.00 | $35,360 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 3,760 | 2.32 | $17.56 | $36,520 |
| Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | 3,230 | 2.29 | $16.13 | $33,550 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 130 | 0.05 | $28.36 | $58,990 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 6,490 | 0.13 | $24.29 | $50,530 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 220 | 0.01 | $23.72 | $49,340 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 5,130 | 0.22 | $23.54 | $48,960 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 5,400 | 0.81 | $23.23 | $48,310 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10,880 | 1.30 | 1.38 | $23.63 | $49,150 |
| California | 10,650 | 0.76 | 0.81 | $22.86 | $47,550 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,380 | 1.71 | 1.81 | $19.30 | $40,150 |
| Ohio | 5,790 | 1.18 | 1.25 | $18.69 | $38,880 |
| Florida | 5,040 | 0.71 | 0.75 | $17.11 | $35,590 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 850 | 2.95 | 3.13 | $17.50 | $36,410 |
| Maine | 1,490 | 2.58 | 2.74 | $20.62 | $42,900 |
| Rhode Island | 1,120 | 2.50 | 2.64 | $25.97 | $54,010 |
| New Mexico | 1,810 | 2.33 | 2.47 | $20.39 | $42,410 |
| West Virginia | 1,320 | 1.93 | 2.04 | $15.55 | $32,350 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,430 | 0.38 | 0.40 | $27.51 | $57,230 |
| Rhode Island | 1,120 | 2.50 | 2.64 | $25.97 | $54,010 |
| District of Columbia | 780 | 1.21 | 1.29 | $25.70 | $53,450 |
| Connecticut | 2,770 | 1.73 | 1.84 | $24.84 | $51,660 |
| New York | 10,880 | 1.30 | 1.38 | $23.63 | $49,150 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 7,000 | 1.41 | 1.49 | $24.48 | $50,910 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,060 | 1.06 | 1.13 | $22.54 | $46,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,340 | 1.85 | 1.96 | $20.20 | $42,010 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,870 | 0.81 | 0.86 | $20.39 | $42,410 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 2,040 | 1.87 | 1.98 | $20.51 | $42,660 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,860 | 1.10 | 1.17 | $20.24 | $42,090 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,700 | 1.02 | 1.08 | $24.46 | $50,880 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,580 | 0.69 | 0.73 | $27.57 | $57,350 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 1,410 | 1.19 | 1.26 | $16.70 | $34,740 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,410 | 0.84 | 0.89 | $22.09 | $45,950 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford, MA | 480 | 7.75 | 8.21 | $15.92 | $33,110 |
| Bangor, ME | 350 | 5.68 | 6.02 | $20.60 | $42,850 |
| Pocatello, ID | 190 | 5.63 | 5.96 | $15.44 | $32,120 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | 230 | 4.99 | 5.28 | $18.82 | $39,140 |
| Pueblo, CO | 230 | 4.11 | 4.35 | $19.10 | $39,730 |
| Elmira, NY | 150 | 4.02 | 4.26 | $22.12 | $46,000 |
| Danville, IL | 100 | 3.70 | 3.92 | $12.82 | $26,670 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 340 | 3.44 | 3.64 | $18.13 | $37,720 |
| Peabody, MA NECTA Division | 320 | 3.26 | 3.45 | $19.20 | $39,930 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 220 | 3.13 | 3.32 | $14.86 | $30,910 |