Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Albuquerque, NM
SOC 21-1018 · Metropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Albuquerque, NM is $71,480 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $34.37 per hour. This is 21% above the national median of $59,190. 1,110 people work as Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Albuquerque, NM. Wages have grown 47% since 2017, when the median was $48,700.
Median Annual Salary
$71,480
Mean Annual
$72,530
Median Hourly
$34.37
Total Employed
1,110
Location Quotient
0.97
Average concentration
Salary Distribution
How This Compares
Albuquerque, NM
$71,480
this metro
New Mexico
$70,770
you earn +1% vs state
United States
$59,190
you earn +21% vs US
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,480 |
| 2023 | $61,320 |
| 2022 | $59,780 |
| 2021 | $59,070 |
| 2020 | $50,690 |
| 2019 | $47,780 |
| 2018 | $44,820 |
| 2017 | $48,700 |
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