Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Colorado
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Colorado earn an average of $69,860 a year. That is $5,420 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $64,440. The best-paying metro area is Boulder, CO at $74,350.
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Average pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Colorado vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,440 | $30.98 |
| Colorado | $69,860 | $33.59 |
| New Mexico | $76,370 | $36.72 |
| Nebraska | $70,220 | $33.76 |
| Utah | $69,370 | $33.35 |
| Wyoming | $66,770 | $32.10 |
| Oklahoma | $61,990 | $29.80 |
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- Social and Human Service Assistants$50,370
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70,760
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,470
- Healthcare Social Workers$67,170
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59,980
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$73,490
Average pay, Colorado, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Colorado?
The average is $69,860 a year, and the median is $62,390. That is $5,420 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $64,440.
What is the hourly wage in Colorado?
$33.59 an hour on average; the median is $30.00.
Where in Colorado do they earn the most?
Boulder, CO ($74,350), followed by Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($71,840). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Pueblo, CO ($61,300).
How does Colorado rank?
Colorado ranks #8 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.