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How Much Does a Substance Abuse Counselor Earn In The United States?

Substance Abuse Counselor Salaries
Updated December 31, 2020
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The average substance abuse counselor makes about $40,149 per year. That's $19.3 per hour! Those in the lower 10%, such as entry-level positions, only make about $15,000 a year. Meanwhile, the top 10% are sitting pretty with an average salary of $105,000. Many of substance abuse counselors seem to be drawn to health care and non profits companies. Unless they care more about money, in which case substance abuse counselors tend to work at government, finance, and non profits companies. Even the employees who work in these industries can confirm that's where the money is. Although money is important, a lot of people base their career decisions solely on location. That's why we found that Alaska, New Hampshire and Rhode Island pay substance abuse counselors the highest salaries.
Best Paying Cities

1. Boston, MA

Average Salary: $47,024

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 6

2. Atlanta, GA

Average Salary: $46,271

3. Richmond, CA

Average Salary: $45,454

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 2

4. Richmond, VA

Average Salary: $44,687

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 2

5. Wilmington, NC

Average Salary: $44,669

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 6

6. Albuquerque, NM

Average Salary: $43,704

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 4

7. Grand Junction, CO

Average Salary: $43,475

8. Buffalo, NY

Average Salary: $43,138

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 3

9. Philadelphia, PA

Average Salary: $42,559

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 2

10. Cleveland, OH

Average Salary: $41,934

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 2

11. Huntington, WV

Average Salary: $40,963

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 1

12. Orlando, FL

Average Salary: $40,932

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 1

13. Lafayette, LA

Average Salary: $40,696

14. Wichita, KS

Average Salary: $40,591

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 1

15. Baltimore, MD

Average Salary: $39,491

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 4

16. Madison, WI

Average Salary: $38,296

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 4

17. Chicago, IL

Average Salary: $38,127

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 1

18. Saint Louis, MO

Average Salary: $37,625

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 1

19. Lafayette, IN

Average Salary: $37,504

20. Casper, WY

Average Salary: $37,077

Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs: 1

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Where Substance Abuse Counselors Earn The Most

The darker areas on the map show where substance abuse counselors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

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How Much Do Substance Abuse Counselors Earn In Different Cities?

If both location and money are important to you, then you might want to check out moving to Alaska, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, as these three states offer the highest salaries throughout the U.S. for substance abuse counselors. Quite opposite of that list is the lowest paying states, which are Missouri, Indiana, and Wyoming.
Location
City
Average Salary

Boston, MA

Salary Range38k - 57k$47k$47,024

Atlanta, GA

Salary Range38k - 56k$46k$46,271

Richmond, CA

Salary Range34k - 60k$45k$45,454

Richmond, VA

Salary Range37k - 53k$45k$44,687

Wilmington, NC

Salary Range36k - 54k$45k$44,669

Albuquerque, NM

Salary Range35k - 54k$44k$43,704

Grand Junction, CO

Salary Range35k - 52k$43k$43,475

Buffalo, NY

Salary Range36k - 51k$43k$43,138

Philadelphia, PA

Salary Range35k - 51k$43k$42,559

Cleveland, OH

Salary Range35k - 49k$42k$41,934
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High Paying Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs

Which Companies Pay Substance Abuse Counselors The Most?

To earn a high income as a substance abuse counselor, working for United States Department of Defense or State of Georgia might be your best bet, as they are the highest paying companies in this field. In addition, companies like State of North Carolina and State of Indiana report highly competitive salaries for substance abuse counselors.
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Company
Average Salary
United States Department of Defense
Salary Range57k - 77k$67k$66,607
State of Georgia
Salary Range57k - 75k$66k$66,272
State of North Carolina
Salary Range56k - 76k$66k$66,115
State of Indiana
Salary Range58k - 73k$66k$65,703
State of Florida
Salary Range55k - 77k$65k$65,421
Los Angeles County
Salary Range57k - 67k$62k$62,277
State of Nevada
Salary Range57k - 66k$62k$62,015
United States Marine
Salary Range42k - 73k$56k$55,987
Martin Luther King Middle Schl
Salary Range49k - 59k$54k$54,226
Massachusetts General Hospital
Salary Range46k - 57k$52k$51,581
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$77k

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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary History

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    How Much Do Substance Abuse Counselors Make In Different Industries?

    The salary for a substance abuse counselor can vary depending on what industry the job is in. The highest salaries for substance abuse counselors tend to be found in government, finance, and non profits companies. In fact, substance abuse counselors can make a yearly salary of $64,773 while working for government companies.
    Industry
    Average Salary

    Government

    Salary Range55k - 75k$65k$64,773

    Finance

    Salary Range33k - 51k$41k$41,067

    Non Profits

    Salary Range31k - 46k$39k$38,674

    Health Care

    Salary Range30k - 46k$38k$37,562
    $30k
    $75k

    Recently Added Substance Abuse Counselor Salaries

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    CompanyJobLocationDate AddedSalary
    Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
    Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Garden City, GA
    Garden City, GA
    01/23/2021
    01/23/2021
    $32,000
    $32,000
    01/23/2021
    Management & Training Corporation
    Management & Training Corporation
    Substance Abuse Counselor-Licensed
    Substance Abuse Counselor-Licensed
    Substance Abuse Counselor-Licensed
    Chicopee, MA
    Chicopee, MA
    01/23/2021
    01/23/2021
    $50,610
    $50,610
    01/23/2021
    Geo Group Inc.
    Geo Group Inc.
    Substance Abuse Counselor, SR.
    Substance Abuse Counselor, SR.
    Substance Abuse Counselor, SR.
    Pecos, TX
    Pecos, TX
    01/21/2021
    01/21/2021
    $40,634
    $40,634
    01/21/2021
    County of Humboldt
    County of Humboldt
    *Extended Deadline* Substance Abuse Counselor I/II-Sheriff's Office
    *Extended Deadline* Substance Abuse Counselor I/II-Sheriff's Office
    *Extended Deadline* Substance Abuse Counselor I/II-Sheriff's Office
    Eureka, CA
    Eureka, CA
    01/15/2021
    01/15/2021
    $36,084
    $36,084
    01/15/2021
    Geo Group Inc.
    Geo Group Inc.
    Substance Abuse Counselor COC
    Substance Abuse Counselor COC
    Substance Abuse Counselor COC
    Lawton, OK
    Lawton, OK
    01/13/2021
    01/13/2021
    $31,305
    $31,305
    01/13/2021
    Wisconsin Government
    Wisconsin Government
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Dane, WI
    Dane, WI
    12/28/2020
    12/28/2020
    $45,747
    $45,747
    12/28/2020
    Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
    Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Bainbridge, GA
    Bainbridge, GA
    12/26/2020
    12/26/2020
    $32,000
    $32,000
    12/26/2020
    State of Florida
    State of Florida
    Abuse Counselor
    Abuse Counselor
    Abuse Counselor
    Tallahassee, FL
    Tallahassee, FL
    12/16/2020
    12/16/2020
    $30,989
    $30,989
    12/16/2020
    Hanac, Inc.
    Hanac, Inc.
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Substance Abuse Counselor
    Islandia, NY
    Islandia, NY
    12/15/2020
    12/15/2020
    $41,740
    $41,740
    12/15/2020
    Florida Department of Transportation
    Florida Department of Transportation
    Abuse Counselor
    Abuse Counselor
    Abuse Counselor
    Tallahassee, FL
    Tallahassee, FL
    12/14/2020
    12/14/2020
    $30,989
    $30,989
    12/14/2020
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