Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Colorado earn a median salary of $61,994 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.7% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 13,640 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $50,020 to $77,720 depending on location.
$61,994
Avg median salary in Colorado
$77,720
Highest paying metro
$50,020
Lowest paying metro
13,640
Employed in Colorado
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $77,720 | $59,820 | $111,300 | 920 |
| Northwest Colorado | $71,700 | $49,070 | $91,200 | 280 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $68,550 | $53,300 | $86,490 | 1,310 |
| Southwest Colorado | $62,770 | $47,120 | $76,090 | 550 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $60,760 | $48,600 | $73,030 | 300 |
| Pueblo, CO | $59,180 | $47,630 | $72,890 | 770 |
| Denver, CO | $59,100 | $48,900 | $74,860 | 6,670 |
| Greeley, CO | $56,140 | $42,600 | $73,510 | 300 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $54,000 | $44,240 | $69,310 | 300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $50,020 | $41,150 | $73,800 | 2,240 |