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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Colorado earned a median of $62,390 a year ($30.00 an hour) in May 2025, 5% above the national median of $59,350; 14,920 were employed there, ranking #15 of 52 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $62,390 | $59,350 |
| Mean annual wage | $69,860 | $64,440 |
| Median hourly wage | $30.00 | $28.53 |
| 10th percentile | $44,060 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $49,920 | $47,100 |
| 75th percentile | $80,980 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $100,020 | $97,590 |
| Employment | 14,920 | 491,930 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.192 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.64 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.