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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $59,180 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $85,230
Employed locally 770
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $59,180
    75th
    $72,890
    90th
    $85,230

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 95% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 5% 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 Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $65,080
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,810
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $47,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,560
    Healthcare Social Workers $55,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Pueblo, CO is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.77 or more per hour.

    Is Pueblo 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 Pueblo, CO is 0% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.