Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in New Mexico earn a median salary of $69,517 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +17.4% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 2,020 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $63,120 to $75,420 depending on location.
$69,517
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$75,420
Highest paying metro
$63,120
Lowest paying metro
2,020
Employed in New Mexico
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $75,420 | $57,630 | $85,280 | 140 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $73,470 | $59,230 | $84,800 | 240 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $71,480 | $57,780 | $80,840 | 1,110 |
| Farmington, NM | $68,700 | $55,180 | $82,880 | 110 |
| Northern New Mexico | $64,910 | $49,130 | $77,940 | 190 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $63,120 | $51,480 | $80,070 | 230 |