Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Colorado
Ranked #8 of 51 · CO
8.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $69,860 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $62,390
Employment 14,920
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,060P25 $49,920 Median $62,390P75 $80,980P90 $100,020
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Colorado earn between $44,060 and $100,020. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Colorado is $69,860, about 8.4% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $75,020 | $74,350 | 620 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $72,200 | $76,440 | 320 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $71,120 | $71,090 | 900 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $66,510 | $65,800 | 550 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $62,810 | $71,840 | 8,480 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $61,850 | $66,550 | 340 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,740 | $66,240 | 2,230 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,580 | $64,100 | 410 |
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