Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in the US
$43,290
per year
per month
$3,610
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,600/year
Bonus
$130/month
Substance Abuse Counselor - Average Salary
The average salary for a Substance Abuse Counselor is $43,290 per year ($3,610 per month), which is $10,200 (-19%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Substance Abuse Counselor can expect an average starting salary of $35,490. The highest salaries can exceed $60,330.
A Substance Abuse Counselor can expect an average starting salary of $35,490. The highest salaries can exceed $60,330.
$35,490
Low
$43,290
Average salary
$60,330
High
$2,960
Low
$3,610
Average salary
$5,030
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $32,600 $65,130 | ||
| Salary | $35,490 - 60,330 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 4,800 | |
| Total Pay | $35,490 - 65,130 |
$0 $2,720 $5,430 | ||
| Salary | $2,960 - 5,030 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 400 | |
| Total Pay | $2,960 - 5,430 |
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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary Range
Substance Abuse Counselor - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Substance Abuse Counselor with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $38,460 per year. A mid level Substance Abuse Counselor with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $41,280, while a Senior Substance Abuse Counselor with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $59,430. Substance Abuse Counselors with more than 20 years of experience earn $72,550 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Substance Abuse Counselor
| Late Career | ▲ +68% |
| Senior | ▲ +37% |
| Average Salary | $43,290/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -11% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
71%
71%
Male
29%
29%
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