CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1018

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

Median Annual Salary $59,190 +0% above national average (national: $59,190)
$66,280Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
13,670Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$59,190
$40,570
10th pct.
$98,030
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$40,570$19.51
25th percentile$47,750$22.96
50th percentile (median)$59,190$28.46
75th percentile$78,350$37.67
90th percentile (top earners)$98,030$47.13
Mean (average)$66,280$31.87

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $59,190
Alaska $79,220 +34%
New Mexico $70,770 +20%
Oregon $69,660 +18%
North Dakota $66,450 +12%
District of Columbia $66,140 +12%
Utah $65,920 +11%
Idaho $65,240 +10%
New Jersey $64,710 +9%

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Related Occupations in Colorado

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $59,130 2,660
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $59,070 2,960
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,340 11,960
Carpenters $59,490 13,840
Machinists $58,890 2,580
Massage Therapists $59,560 4,160

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Colorado?

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Colorado is $66,280 per year. The median (middle) salary is $59,190 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Colorado?

Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $40,570 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $47,750 per year.

What is the highest Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Colorado?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately $98,030 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $78,350 per year.

How does the Colorado Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary compare to the national average?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Colorado is $59,190, which is +0% above national average of $59,190.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes