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In New Mexico:

Employment data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.

Employment (2020)
1,550 employees
Projected employment (2030)
1,840 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030)
19%
Projected annual job openings (2020-2030)
190

In the United States:

Employment data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.

Employment (2023)
449,800 employees
Projected employment (2033)
534,300 employees
Projected growth (2023-2033)
19% Much faster than average
Projected annual job openings (2023-2033)
48,900

New Mexico source: Projections Central 2020-2030 long-term projections external site. United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023-2033 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period. "Projected annual job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.