Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,700 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.47
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $114,460
Employed locally 280
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $71,700
    75th
    $91,200
    90th
    $114,460

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,010
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $58,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,950
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,840
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $70,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northwest Colorado is $34.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.01 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado 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 Northwest Colorado is 21.1% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.