Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in New Mexico

Rehabilitation counselors in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $54,320 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($47,910), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the rehabilitation counselors average at $55,670 and the median at $48,240 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,820.

Rehabilitation Counselors average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$54,320
Las Cruces$47,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$54,320	$43,600	$39,200	$44,439	96
Las Cruces	$47,910	$38,670	$38,670	$39,583	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other states

Rehabilitation Counselors salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1015.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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