Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $71,480 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.37
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $92,520
Employed locally 1,110
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $57,780
    50th (median)
    $71,480
    75th
    $80,840
    90th
    $92,520

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 105% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Santa Fe, NM $75,420
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $73,470
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $71,700
    Farmington, NM $68,700
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $68,120

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,040
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,910
    Community Health Workers$58,290
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,170
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Albuquerque, NM is $34.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.53 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Albuquerque, NM is 20.8% above the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,780.