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Chemical dependency professional salary
Average chemical dependency professional salary
$47,509
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Average chemical dependency professional salary by state
Highest paying states for chemical dependency professionals
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $59,236 | $28.48 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $60,556 | $29.11 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $47,176 | $22.68 |
| 4 | Oregon | $54,471 | $26.19 |
| 5 | Mississippi | $48,325 | $23.23 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $52,926 | $25.45 |
| 7 | Kentucky | $48,728 | $23.43 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $45,908 | $22.07 |
| 9 | Indiana | $46,550 | $22.38 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $49,431 | $23.76 |
| 11 | Delaware | $48,182 | $23.16 |
| 12 | Nevada | $49,818 | $23.95 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $45,457 | $21.85 |
| 14 | Vermont | $48,988 | $23.55 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $44,016 | $21.16 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $49,749 | $23.92 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $46,745 | $22.47 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $46,213 | $22.22 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $47,757 | $22.96 |
| 20 | New York | $52,354 | $25.17 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $43,148 | $20.74 |
| 22 | Kansas | $44,438 | $21.36 |
| 23 | Idaho | $45,364 | $21.81 |
| 24 | Arizona | $46,651 | $22.43 |
| 25 | Illinois | $46,614 | $22.41 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $44,556 | $21.42 |
| 27 | California | $48,665 | $23.40 |
| 28 | Colorado | $43,634 | $20.98 |
| 29 | Maine | $39,824 | $19.15 |
| 30 | Maryland | $45,494 | $21.87 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $41,058 | $19.74 |
| 32 | Washington | $46,241 | $22.23 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $45,824 | $22.03 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $41,828 | $20.11 |
| 35 | Utah | $42,257 | $20.32 |
| 36 | Ohio | $41,340 | $19.88 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $40,668 | $19.55 |
| 38 | Alabama | $43,539 | $20.93 |
| 39 | Iowa | $40,048 | $19.25 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $47,363 | $22.77 |
| 41 | Montana | $40,057 | $19.26 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $41,859 | $20.12 |
| 43 | Missouri | $40,370 | $19.41 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $37,448 | $18.00 |
| 45 | Michigan | $39,428 | $18.96 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $38,075 | $18.31 |
| 47 | Florida | $35,430 | $17.03 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $37,643 | $18.10 |
| 49 | Texas | $38,180 | $18.36 |
| 50 | Virginia | $37,327 | $17.95 |
| 51 | Georgia | $35,470 | $17.05 |
Chemical dependency professional salary details
A chemical dependency professional's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $64,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a chemical dependency professional's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $47,509 | $3,959 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
Highest paying chemical dependency professional jobs
The highest paying types of chemical dependency professionals are behavior analyst, behavioral analyst, and chemical dependency therapist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse Technician | $35,408 | $2,951 | $17.02 | 90,710 |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $43,069 | $3,589 | $20.71 | 78,643 |
| Addictions Counselor | $47,226 | $3,936 | $22.70 | 79,459 |
| Alcohol And Drug Counselor | $45,758 | $3,813 | $22.00 | 77,461 |
| Behavior Interventionist | $38,908 | $3,242 | $18.71 | 70,115 |
| Behavior Analyst | $73,616 | $6,135 | $35.39 | 67,013 |
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Chemical dependency professional salary trends
The average chemical dependency professional salary has risen by $7,110 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average chemical dependency professional earned $40,399 annually, but today, they earn $47,509 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for chemical dependency professionals over the last decade.
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Average chemical dependency professional salary over time
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Chemical dependency professional salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,500 | $22.84 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $46,100 | $22.15 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $45,000 | $21.62 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $43,900 | $21.09 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $43,000 | $20.69 | +2.7% |
Recently added chemical dependency professional salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Universal Security | Security Professional-Chemical Site Patrol | Midland, MI | 06/29/2025 | $45,914 |
| Lifeline Connections | Substance USE Dependency Professional Trainee | Vancouver, WA | 06/28/2025 | $52,092 |
| Allied Universal Security | Security Professional-Chemical Patrol | Louisville, KY | 05/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Lifeline Connections | Substance USE Dependency Professional Trainee-Crisis | Vancouver, WA | 04/28/2025 | $43,827 |
| Lifeline Connections | Substance USE Dependency Professional Trainee | Vancouver, WA | 03/28/2025 | $43,827 |
| Lifelineconnections | Substance USE Dependency Professional Trainee-Pact | Vancouver, WA | 02/16/2025 | $45,371 |
| Allied Universal | Security Professional-Twic Petro Chem | Baton Rouge, LA | 02/08/2025 | $30,157 |
| Lifeline Connections | Substance USE Dependency Professional Trainee-Crisis | Vancouver, WA | 01/27/2025 | $43,827 |
| Job Listingsallied Universal | Security Professional-Twic Petro/Chem | Noble, LA | 01/27/2025 | $32,808 |
| Lifeline Connections | Substance USE Dependency Professional Trainee-Pact | Vancouver, WA | 12/10/2024 | $45,371 |
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