Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in New Mexico
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in New Mexico earn an average of $76,370 a year. That is $11,930 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $64,440. The best-paying metro area is Santa Fe, NM at $79,440.
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- Social and Human Service Assistants$47,670
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Average pay, New Mexico, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in New Mexico?
The average is $76,370 a year, and the median is $74,100. That is $11,930 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $64,440.
What is the hourly wage in New Mexico?
$36.72 an hour on average; the median is $35.63.
Where in New Mexico do they earn the most?
Santa Fe, NM ($79,440), followed by Albuquerque, NM ($78,100). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Farmington, NM ($72,260).
How does New Mexico rank?
New Mexico ranks #2 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.