Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$70,770
National Median
$59,190
Employment
2,070
Entry Level (10th)
$47,910
Top Earners (90th)
$92,520
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $11,580 more than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 2.402 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 0.84).
Other States for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,220 | 1,060 |
| Oregon | $69,660 | 6,410 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | 1,180 |
| District of Columbia | $66,140 | 980 |
| Utah | $65,920 | 4,720 |
| Idaho | $65,240 | 2,130 |
| New Jersey | $64,710 | 14,640 |
| Nebraska | $64,410 | 1,980 |
| Washington | $64,220 | 13,150 |
| Arizona | $63,830 | 8,970 |
| Connecticut | $62,960 | 6,470 |
| Wisconsin | $62,470 | 9,450 |
| New York | $62,070 | 22,450 |
| Wyoming | $61,640 | 840 |
| California | $61,310 | 63,110 |
| Maine | $60,970 | 1,610 |
| Iowa | $60,880 | 3,030 |
| Texas | $60,630 | 19,520 |
| Vermont | $60,410 | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $59,570 | 18,170 |