Salary · Metro area · SOC 21-1018
Mental Health Counselor salary in Lewiston-Auburn, ME, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Lewiston-Auburn, ME was $55,480 a year, or $26.67 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $38,410 to $88,480. About 160 were employed.
Annual pay: Lewiston vs Maine vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Maine | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $55,480 | $59,970 | $59,350 |
| Mean (average) | $60,460 | $63,370 | $64,440 |
| 10th percentile | $38,410 | $43,310 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $38,410 | $48,090 | $47,100 |
| 75th percentile | $72,000 | $73,410 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $88,480 | $89,220 | $97,590 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $26.67 |
| Mean (average) | $29.07 |
| 10th percentile | $18.46 |
| 25th percentile | $18.46 |
| 75th percentile | $34.62 |
| 90th percentile | $42.54 |
Employment: 160. 3.437 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 1.09.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a Mental Health Counselor make per hour in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?
The median hourly wage was $26.67 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $18.46 and the 90th was $42.54.
What is the average Mental Health Counselor salary in Lewiston-Auburn, ME?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $60,460 a year and a median of $55,480 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Lewiston-Auburn, ME earn more than the Maine median?
The Lewiston-Auburn, ME median of $55,480 is 7% lower than the Maine median of $59,970 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 21-1018. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.