Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,470 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.32
10th percentile $49,860
90th percentile $95,480
Employed locally 240
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,860
    25th
    $59,230
    50th (median)
    $73,470
    75th
    $84,800
    90th
    $95,480

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,520
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,850
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,140
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,430
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $68,370
    Health Education Specialists $60,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Eastern New Mexico is $35.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.19 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico 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 Eastern New Mexico is 24.1% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $49,860 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,230.