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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $59,100 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $44,650
90th percentile $98,810
Employed locally 6,670
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,650
    25th
    $48,900
    50th (median)
    $59,100
    75th
    $74,860
    90th
    $98,810

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 58% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 42% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,650
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,390
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,280
    Social Workers, All Other $60,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Denver, CO is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.23 or more per hour.

    Is Denver 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 Denver, CO is 0.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,650 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,900.