Mental Health Counselor Salary in Denver, CO
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The median mental health counselor in the Denver area earns $62,810 a year ($30.20 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($59,350) and 1% above the Colorado median ($62,390). Half of the 8,480 mental health counselors there earn between $52,500 and $82,340.
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,110 | $44,060 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $52,500 | $49,920 | $47,100 |
| Median | $62,810 | $62,390 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $82,340 | $80,980 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $100,320 | $100,020 | $97,590 |
| Average | $71,840 | $69,860 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 8,480 | 14,920 | 491,930 |
Denver, CO ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Houston, TX: $67,370
- Austin, TX: $66,780
- Phoenix, AZ: $66,020
- Washington, DC: $65,270
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.