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

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

Median annual salary $64,910 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.21
10th percentile $44,430
90th percentile $84,710
Employed locally 190
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,430
    25th
    $49,130
    50th (median)
    $64,910
    75th
    $77,940
    90th
    $84,710

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,900
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,010
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,830
    Healthcare Social Workers $81,600
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,080
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $66,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northern New Mexico is $31.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.24 or more per hour.

    Is Northern 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 Northern New Mexico is 9.7% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,430 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,130.