Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in New Mexico

In New Mexico, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $35.63 an hour ($74,100 a year). About 2,420 people work in this job there.

$35.63Median hourly pay

$60,300–$89,800Middle half of workers, yearly

2,420People in this job in New Mexico

That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). New Mexico ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in New Mexico

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$23.51	$48,900
25% of workers	$28.99	$60,300
Half of workers (median)	$35.63	$74,100
75% of workers	$43.17	$89,800
90% of workers	$54.53	$113,420

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Las Cruces	$76,350	310
Santa Fe	$74,100	180
Albuquerque	$73,990	1,280
Farmington	$73,070	120

New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors

Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
Job outlook: +18.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 50,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in New Mexico

Job	Median yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants	$46,340
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$56,160
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$77,880
Healthcare Social Workers	$65,930
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$65,640
Health Education Specialists	$57,990
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$66,000
Community Health Workers	$54,830

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.