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

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

Median annual salary $62,770 +6% vs national
Median hourly $30.18
10th percentile $41,590
90th percentile $88,870
Employed locally 550
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,590
    25th
    $47,120
    50th (median)
    $62,770
    75th
    $76,090
    90th
    $88,870

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,930
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,160
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,670
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$69,270
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,810
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwest Colorado is $30.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.93 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Colorado is 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,590 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,120.