What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Counselor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Adjunct Counselor?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Adjunct Counselor roles, with salaries approximately 12% above the market median.

How does experience change An Adjunct Counselor's salary?

An Adjunct Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,007 for beginners, reaching about $57,042 at mid-level, and approach $62,660 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Counselor?

Adjunct Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Counselor roles are District of Columbia $71,917, California $71,644, Massachusetts $70,689. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Professor: $103,228; Adjunct, Psychology: $85,241; Adjunct Lecturer: $78,981; Adjunct Librarian: $68,541; Counselor: $64,445.

Adjunct Counselor Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Adjunct Counselor make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Counselor in New Mexico is $60,160 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Adjunct Counselor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,351
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,210 to $69,159
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,883

10% $46,883

50% (Median) $60,160

90% $77,351

Adjunct Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,159	$5,763	$1,330	$33
Average	$60,160	$5,013	$1,157	$29
25th Percentile	$53,210	$4,434	$1,023	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Counselor Salaries

An Adjunct Counselor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adjunct Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Counselor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,007
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,214
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,042
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,785
Expert (over 8 years): $62,660

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Counselor	less than 1 year	$56,007
Early Career Level Adjunct Counselor	1-2 years	$56,214
Mid-Level Level Adjunct Counselor	2-4 years	$57,042
Senior-Level Level Adjunct Counselor	5-8 years	$60,785
Expert Level Adjunct Counselor	over 8 years	$62,660

How Do Adjunct Counselor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Adjunct Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,917.
California: $71,644.
Massachusetts: $70,689.

District of Columbia $71,917 California $71,644 Massachusetts $70,689 Washington $70,429 New Jersey $70,403 Alaska $70,312 Connecticut $69,416 New York $69,052

Hawaii $67,890 Rhode Island $67,344 Maryland $66,974 Minnesota $66,467 Colorado $66,272 Illinois $66,207 Oregon $65,960 Delaware $65,779

New Hampshire $65,664 Virginia $65,408 Pennsylvania $64,661 Nevada $64,285 North Dakota $64,161 Michigan $63,966 Wisconsin $63,895 Vermont $63,752

Texas $63,356 Maine $63,330 Arizona $63,291 Ohio $63,245 Georgia $62,648 Indiana $62,349 Wyoming $62,291 Utah $62,200

Iowa $62,161 Kansas $61,849 Louisiana $61,758 North Carolina $61,725 Missouri $61,712 Florida $61,459 Montana $61,323 Nebraska $61,193

Kentucky $61,121 South Carolina $60,862 Tennessee $60,699 Idaho $60,634 New Mexico $60,160 Oklahoma $60,056 Alabama $59,673 South Dakota $59,030

Arkansas $58,679 West Virginia $58,491 Mississippi $57,926

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Counselor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $60,800
Belen: $60,462
Bernalillo: $60,908

Algodones, NM $60,800

Belen, NM $60,462

Bernalillo, NM $60,908

Bluewater, NM $59,629

Bosque, NM $60,018

Casa Blanca, NM $60,154

Cedar Crest, NM $60,959

Cedarvale, NM $58,569

Cerrillos, NM $60,845

Claunch, NM $58,352

Coyote, NM $59,948

Cuba, NM $59,852

Cubero, NM $60,287

Edgewood, NM $60,687

Estancia, NM $59,963

Gallina, NM $59,635

Counselor, NM $59,672

Grants, NM $59,561

Milan, NM $59,800

Isleta, NM $61,013

Jarales, NM $60,404

Jemez Pueblo, NM $60,508

Jemez Springs, NM $60,322

Laguna, NM $60,582

La Jara, NM $59,785

La Joya, NM $59,647

Lindrith, NM $59,575

Los Lunas, NM $60,782

Mcintosh, NM $60,293

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $59,892

Moriarty, NM $60,091

Mountainair, NM $59,442

Nageezi, NM $59,592

New Laguna, NM $60,257

Paguate, NM $60,298

Pena Blanca, NM $60,972

Peralta, NM $60,878

Placitas, NM $60,910

Ponderosa, NM $60,432

Prewitt, NM $59,611

Regina, NM $59,653

Sandia Park, NM $60,806

Corrales, NM $61,035

San Fidel, NM $59,933

San Rafael, NM $59,677

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $60,806

San Ysidro, NM $60,724

Stanley, NM $60,082

Tijeras, NM $60,813

Tome, NM $60,701

Torreon, NM $60,499

Veguita, NM $60,013

Willard, NM $59,335

Youngsville, NM $59,965

Bosque Farms, NM $60,990

Clines Corners, NM $59,719

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $60,852

Cochiti Lake, NM $60,932

Albuquerque, NM $61,069

Kirtland Afb, NM $61,069

Rio Rancho, NM $60,969

Gallup, NM $59,698

Brimhall, NM $59,529

Church Rock, NM $59,557

Continental Divide, NM $59,514

Crownpoint, NM $59,564

Fence Lake, NM $59,298

Fort Wingate, NM $59,536

Gamerco, NM $59,636

Mentmore, NM $59,544

Mexican Springs, NM $59,536

Ramah, NM $59,427

Rehoboth, NM $59,576

Thoreau, NM $59,579

Tohatchi, NM $59,525

Vanderwagen, NM $59,536

Zuni, NM $59,522

Navajo, NM $59,603

Jamestown, NM $59,455

Pinehill, NM $59,381

Sheep Springs, NM $59,589

Smith Lake, NM $59,811

Yatahey, NM $59,568

Farmington, NM $59,854

Aztec, NM $59,965

Blanco, NM $59,685

Bloomfield, NM $59,614

Flora Vista, NM $59,916

Fruitland, NM $59,541

Kirtland, NM $59,916

La Plata, NM $59,938

Navajo Dam, NM $59,911

Shiprock, NM $59,828

Waterflow, NM $59,798

Newcomb, NM $59,553

Sanostee, NM $59,590

Santa Fe, NM $61,381

Abiquiu, NM $59,702

Alcalde, NM $60,742

Amalia, NM $59,611

Arroyo Hondo, NM $59,527

Arroyo Seco, NM $59,596

Canjilon, NM $59,518

Canones, NM $60,060

Carson, NM $59,755

Cebolla, NM $59,553

Cerro, NM $59,570

Chama, NM $59,814

Chamisal, NM $60,581

Chimayo, NM $61,006

Cordova, NM $60,903

Costilla, NM $59,861

Taos Ski Valley, NM $59,407

Dixon, NM $60,523

Dulce, NM $59,813

El Prado, NM $59,649

El Rito, NM $59,922

Embudo, NM $60,212

Espanola, NM $60,932

Glorieta, NM $61,145

Hernandez, NM $60,366

Ilfeld, NM $60,580

La Madera, NM $59,817

Lamy, NM $60,912

Llano, NM $60,458

Los Alamos, NM $61,056

White Rock, NM $61,171

Medanales, NM $60,433

Ojo Caliente, NM $60,078

Los Ojos, NM $59,667

Pecos, NM $60,954

Penasco, NM $60,233

Petaca, NM $59,462

Questa, NM $59,633

Ranchos De Taos, NM $59,948

Red River, NM $59,463

Ribera, NM $59,846

Rowe, NM $60,637

San Cristobal, NM $59,461

San Jose, NM $60,488

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $60,784

Santa Cruz, NM $60,986

Serafina, NM $59,694

Taos, NM $59,614

Tererro, NM $61,149

Tesuque, NM $61,381

Tierra Amarilla, NM $59,614

Trampas, NM $60,184

Tres Piedras, NM $59,446

Truchas, NM $60,733

Vadito, NM $60,154

Valdez, NM $59,506

Vallecitos, NM $59,459

Velarde, NM $60,432

Villanueva, NM $59,730

Spaceport City, NM $58,512

Las Vegas, NM $59,223

Angel Fire, NM $59,398

Anton Chico, NM $59,121

Buena Vista, NM $59,664

Chacon, NM $59,706

Cimarron, NM $59,305

Cleveland, NM $60,129

Eagle Nest, NM $59,350

Guadalupita, NM $59,614

Holman, NM $59,976

La Loma, NM $59,021

Maxwell, NM $59,325

Miami, NM $59,197

Mills, NM $58,987

Montezuma, NM $60,435

Mora, NM $60,214

Mosquero, NM $58,936

Ocate, NM $59,262

Ojo Feliz, NM $59,418

Rainsville, NM $59,678

Raton, NM $59,475

Rociada, NM $60,465

Roy, NM $59,000

Sapello, NM $59,940

Solano, NM $58,928

Springer, NM $59,171

Ute Park, NM $59,333

Valmora, NM $59,173

Wagon Mound, NM $59,106

Watrous, NM $59,194

Socorro, NM $59,056

Aragon, NM $59,235

Datil, NM $58,991

Lemitar, NM $59,331

Luna, NM $59,340

Magdalena, NM $58,995

Pie Town, NM $59,192

Polvadera, NM $59,474

Quemado, NM $59,315

Reserve, NM $59,208

San Acacia, NM $59,572

San Antonio, NM $58,730

Truth Or Consequences, NM $58,717

Arrey, NM $58,708

Caballo, NM $58,748

Derry, NM $58,449

Elephant Butte, NM $58,870

Garfield, NM $58,280

Hatch, NM $57,346

Monticello, NM $58,714

Rincon, NM $57,016

Salem, NM $58,098

Williamsburg, NM $58,791

Winston, NM $58,757

Las Cruces, NM $56,269

White Sands Missile Range, NM $56,454

Santa Teresa, NM $56,864

Playas, NM $58,989

Animas, NM $59,134

Anthony, NM $56,851

Arenas Valley, NM $59,029

Bayard, NM $58,975

Berino, NM $56,593

Buckhorn, NM $59,036

Santa Clara, NM $59,078

Chamberino, NM $56,652

Cliff, NM $58,967

Columbus, NM $58,809

Deming, NM $58,823

Dona Ana, NM $56,271

Fairacres, NM $56,439

Faywood, NM $58,795

Fort Bayard, NM $59,021

Gila, NM $58,880

Glenwood, NM $58,927

Hachita, NM $58,809

Hanover, NM $58,821

Hillsboro, NM $58,701

Hurley, NM $58,935

La Mesa, NM $57,346

Lordsburg, NM $58,945

Mesilla, NM $56,271

Mesilla Park, NM $56,276

Mesquite, NM $56,325

Mimbres, NM $58,868

Mule Creek, NM $59,027

Organ, NM $56,306

Pinos Altos, NM $58,966

Radium Springs, NM $56,293

Redrock, NM $58,816

Rodeo, NM $59,208

San Miguel, NM $56,303

Silver City, NM $58,967

Sunland Park, NM $56,562

Tyrone, NM $59,142

Vado, NM $56,347

Chaparral, NM $57,058

Clovis, NM $58,854

Cannon Afb, NM $58,724

Broadview, NM $58,682

Causey, NM $58,582

Crossroads, NM $58,443

Dora, NM $58,721

Elida, NM $58,477

Floyd, NM $58,619

Fort Sumner, NM $58,572

Grady, NM $58,738

House, NM $58,691

Kenna, NM $58,478

Lingo, NM $58,578

Melrose, NM $58,701

Milnesand, NM $58,454

Pep, NM $58,534

Portales, NM $58,749

Rogers, NM $58,550

Saint Vrain, NM $58,739

Taiban, NM $58,552

Texico, NM $58,762

Yeso, NM $58,339

Roswell, NM $58,407

Artesia, NM $58,523

Caprock, NM $58,404

Carlsbad, NM $58,561

Dexter, NM $58,448

Eunice, NM $58,613

Hagerman, NM $58,478

Hobbs, NM $58,699

Hope, NM $58,263

Jal, NM $58,544

Lake Arthur, NM $58,381

Lakewood, NM $58,468

Loco Hills, NM $58,576

Loving, NM $58,546

Lovington, NM $58,642

Mcdonald, NM $58,482

Malaga, NM $58,489

Maljamar, NM $58,432

Monument, NM $58,569

Tatum, NM $58,520

Whites City, NM $58,618

Carrizozo, NM $58,130

Alamogordo, NM $57,945

Alto, NM $58,139

Bent, NM $57,956

Capitan, NM $58,004

Cloudcroft, NM $57,950

Corona, NM $58,383

Encino, NM $58,852

Fort Stanton, NM $58,028

Glencoe, NM $57,987

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $57,939

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $57,939

Hondo, NM $58,040

La Luz, NM $57,939

Lincoln, NM $57,871

Mayhill, NM $58,070

Mescalero, NM $57,965

Nogal, NM $58,213

Orogrande, NM $57,968

Picacho, NM $58,028

Pinon, NM $58,246

Ruidoso, NM $58,249

Ruidoso Downs, NM $58,170

Sacramento, NM $57,991

San Patricio, NM $58,059

Sunspot, NM $57,939

Timberon, NM $58,064

Tinnie, NM $57,994

Tularosa, NM $57,977

Vaughn, NM $58,615

Weed, NM $58,063

Tucumcari, NM $58,906

Amistad, NM $58,830

Bard, NM $58,736

Capulin, NM $59,401

Clayton, NM $58,944

Conchas Dam, NM $58,997

Cuervo, NM $58,714

Des Moines, NM $59,166

Folsom, NM $59,258

Garita, NM $58,884

Gladstone, NM $59,003

Grenville, NM $58,992

Logan, NM $58,904

Mcalister, NM $58,721

Nara Visa, NM $58,764

Newkirk, NM $58,829

Quay, NM $58,863

San Jon, NM $58,800

Santa Rosa, NM $58,863

Sedan, NM $58,884

Trementina, NM $58,881

Adjunct Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adjunct Counselor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 12% above the average. Conversely, Adjunct Counselor positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Adjunct Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Adjunct Counselor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$67,680	$33.0	12%
Education	$63,168	$30.0	5%

Adjunct Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Counselor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$53,210

Average $60,160/year

$69,159

$4,434

Average $5,013/month

$5,763

$1,023

Average $1,157/week

$1,330

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,159	$5,763	$1,330	$33
Average	$60,160	$5,013	$1,157	$29
25th Percentile	$53,210	$4,434	$1,023	$26

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