Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $63,120 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $90,840
Employed locally 230
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $51,480
    50th (median)
    $63,120
    75th
    $80,070
    90th
    $90,840

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 113% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 13% above 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Santa Fe, NM $75,420
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $73,470
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $71,700
    Albuquerque, NM $71,480
    Farmington, NM $68,700

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,550
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$97,490
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,320
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Las Cruces, NM is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.19 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces, NM is 6.6% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,480.