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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $54,000 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.96
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $81,110
Employed locally 300
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $44,240
    50th (median)
    $54,000
    75th
    $69,310
    90th
    $81,110

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 76% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 24% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,520
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,710
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,590
    Social Workers, All Other$62,990
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$65,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Grand Junction, CO is $25.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.25 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction, CO is 8.8% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,240.