Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $50,020 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $89,490
Employed locally 2,240
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $41,150
    50th (median)
    $50,020
    75th
    $73,800
    90th
    $89,490

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 57% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 43% below 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750
    Boulder, CO $77,720
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $76,240
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $73,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,550

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,100
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,830
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,090
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Colorado Springs, CO is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.03 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO is 15.5% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,150.