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Job outlook for chemical dependency technicians in the United States
Are chemical dependency technician jobs in demand?
Chemical dependency technician job and salary trends over time
Chemical dependency technician jobs over time
Chemical dependency technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,360 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,697 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,830 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,814 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,759 | 0.00% |
Average chemical dependency technician salary over time
Chemical dependency technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,341 | $16.99 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $34,944 | $16.80 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $34,163 | $16.42 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $33,539 | $16.12 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $32,518 | $15.63 | +2.6% |
Chemical dependency technician jobs by state
Most common states for chemical dependency technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 105 | 14% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 177 | 13% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 104 | 11% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 70 | 11% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 587 | 9% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 268 | 9% |
| 7 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 779 | 8% |
| 8 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 484 | 8% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 459 | 8% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 242 | 8% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 154 | 8% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 101 | 8% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 890 | 7% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 884 | 7% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 409 | 7% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 365 | 7% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 245 | 7% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 211 | 7% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 120 | 7% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 71 | 7% |
Chemical Dependency Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of chemical dependency technician experts
University of Baltimore
Sepideh Soheilian Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Baltimore
Division of Applied Behavioral Sciences
What general advice would you give to a Chemical Dependency Technician?
Sepideh Soheilian Ph.D.: Counseling Psychologists have a specialized understanding and training with regard to how to provide evidence-based and culturally informed clinical intervention, assessment, prevention, training, and research practices. Due to this specialized knowledge and training, Counseling Psychologist are employed in myriad settings including but not limited to: private practice, university counseling centers, veterans affairs, hospitals, community mental health settings, academic affairs, and academia in the role of faculty or administration. Depending on their role, Counseling Psychologists will provide mental health counseling and/or assessments, engage in teaching, conduct and publish research, develop and engage in mental health advocacy and outreach programs, and engage in social justice advocacy work.
What Chemical Dependency Technician skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Sepideh Soheilian Ph.D.: Counseling Psychologists have a lot of flexibility with regard to career opportunities. For a Counseling Psychologist looking to provide mental health services, there is a always a high demand for mental health counselors. According to O*NET (21-1014.00 - Mental Health Counselors), counselors are expected to grow rapidly for the next decade. In Maryland the projected growth is 23% for mental health counselors from (2020-2030) with a projected number of 800 job openings for mental health counselors (2020-2030). As stated above, there are many other career directions such as private practice, community mental health, universities, VA, teaching, research, etc.
What will help Chemical Dependency Technicians increase their earning potential?
Sepideh Soheilian Ph.D.: This is a tough one to answer as I cannot speak for all Counseling Psychologists with regard to likes/dislikes about the profession. I can say that there are some benefits to being a Counseling Psychologists such as career options in various settings and flexibility. For example, if someone is in private practice, they set their own schedule, and since Covid, they have more options for modality of services such as providing in-person therapy, telehealth, hybrid, etc.