Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #2 of 51 · NM
18.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,370 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $74,100
Employment 2,420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,900P25 $60,300 Median $74,100P75 $89,800P90 $113,420
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in New Mexico earn between $48,900 and $113,420. 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 New Mexico is $76,370, about 18.5% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $76,350 | $73,380 | 310 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $75,940 | $78,510 | 310 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $74,100 | $79,440 | 180 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $73,990 | $78,100 | 1,280 |
| Farmington, NM | $73,070 | $72,260 | 120 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $65,250 | $66,880 | 210 |
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