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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $68,550 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.96
10th percentile $43,340
90th percentile $102,980
Employed locally 1,310
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,340
    25th
    $53,300
    50th (median)
    $68,550
    75th
    $86,490
    90th
    $102,980

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 75% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 25% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,080
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,470
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,230
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,650
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Fort Collins, CO is $32.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.71 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO is 15.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,340 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,300.