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Counselor Jobs in New Mexico

Across 143 live Counselor listings in New Mexico, median advertised pay is $73K (75th percentile $95K), based on the 82 that state a salary; New Mexico ranks 35th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Protocall Services (31), Presbyterian Medical Services (24), Gotham Enterprises (10).

143+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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143 jobs

These 82 roles pay ~$73k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution

82 jobs · 26 employers
40
<$70k
17
$70k-90k
7
$90k-110k
12
$110k-130k
6
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

82 jobs · 26 employers
4
1-2
8
3-4
8
5-6
58
7-8
4
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Pueblo of San Felipe logo

Mental Health Therapist

Pueblo of San FelipeAlgodones, NM

Counselor
$36-$39 per hour
3d ago
Presbyterian Medical Services logo

Mental Health Therapist - Adults (20 hrs/wk)

Presbyterian Medical ServicesEspanola, NM

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3d ago
Presbyterian Medical Services logo

Children's Mental Health Therapist (20 hrs/wk)

Presbyterian Medical ServicesEspanola, NM

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3d ago
Signet Health logo

Behavioral Health Therapist

Signet HealthSocorro, NM

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3d ago
IO Management logo

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor

IO ManagementAlbuquerque, NM

Counselor
$30-$35 per hour
3d ago
TeamBuilders Behavioral Health logo

Clinical Therapist- SIGN-ON BONUS Available

TeamBuilders Behavioral HealthLos Lunas, NM

Counselor
$31-$41 per hour
4d ago
TeamBuilders Behavioral Health logo

Clinical Therapist, Bilingual (Spanish) SIGN-ON Bonus

TeamBuilders Behavioral HealthSanta Fe, NM

Counselor
$35-$46 per hour
4d ago
Southwest Family Guidance Center logo

Community-Based Behavioral / Mental Health Therapist (MST)

Southwest Family Guidance CenterLas Cruces, NM

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
6d ago
Core Civic logo

Mental Health Therapist - PRN

Core CivicMilan, NM

Counselor
$45.67 per hour
6d ago
UHS logo

PHP THERAPIST - Substance Abuse

UHSLas Cruces, NM

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
UHS logo

PHP THERAPIST - Evening Coverage - Flexible Schedule

UHSLas Cruces, NM

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Presbyterian Medical Services logo

Mental Health Therapist

Presbyterian Medical ServicesRuidoso, NM

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Presbyterian Medical Services logo

Mental Health Therapist - Adults

Presbyterian Medical ServicesEspanola, NM

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Presbyterian Medical Services logo

Mental Health Therapist (20 hrs/wk)

Presbyterian Medical ServicesCuba, NM

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
Presbyterian Medical Services logo

Mental Health Therapist

Presbyterian Medical ServicesSocorro, NM

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago

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Counselor Pay in New Mexico: Live Market and State Comparison

Live counselor listings in New Mexico today, then New Mexico against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
143
Live median
$73k
75th $95k · n=82
12-mo median
$72k
Pay rank
#35 of 51
Work-life
5.9/10 · #14
12-mo postings
444

Counselor roles in New Mexico advertise $3k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $99k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, New Mexico compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs NMWLBPostings (12 mo)
New Mexico (this page)$72k—5.9/10444
Wyoming#1$99k+$27k6.1/1052
Nevada#2$96k+$24k5.6/10206
Oklahomaborders$81k+$9k5.7/10344
Utahborders$80k+$7k5.5/10379
Arizonaborders$76k+$4k5.7/101067
Texasborders$74k+$1k5.6/102177
Coloradoborders$72k+$0k5.5/101076

“borders” = shares a border with New Mexico; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Protocall Services (31), Presbyterian Medical Services (24), Gotham Enterprises (10)
Top-rated employers hiring:
BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in New Mexico.

How much do counselors earn in New Mexico?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid counselor jobs available?

Some counselors roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselor jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in New Mexico right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Presbyterian Medical Services, TeamBuilders Behavioral Health, UHS, Pueblo of San Felipe, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in New Mexico are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 143 counselors positions in New Mexico listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.