How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make?
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$54,091
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor is $54,091 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $51,442 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,649 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $55,438 /yr |
| Senior Mental Health Counselor | $59,351 /yr |
| Mental Health Counselor IV |
Top Paying Companies
For a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States. Employers include ICL, Harlem East Life Plan and CRC Health Group.
Top Paying Companies
For Substance Abuse Counselor in United States
| 1 | ICL | $64,016 | |
| 2 | Harlem East Life Plan | $60,535 | |
| 3 | CRC Health Group | $60,009 | |
| 4 | Lafayette Medical Approach | $58,428 | |
| 5 | Spectrum Health Systems | $57,922 | |
| 6 | Mount Sinai Health System | $57,304 | |
| 7 | Spectrum Health | $56,587 | |
| 8 | Management & Training Corp. | $56,059 | |
| 9 | The GEO Group | $55,983 | |
| 10 | BAART | $55,887 |
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $55,438 /yr |
| Senior Mental Health Counselor | $59,351 /yr |
| Mental Health Counselor IV |
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For a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States are Education with a median total pay of $56,059, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $55,983, Agriculture with a median total pay of $53,603, Healthcare with a median total pay of $52,490, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $52,027.
Education
The top paying company in Education for Substance Abuse Counselor is Management & Training Corp..
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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Substance Abuse Counselor pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Substance Abuse Counselor is $51,442 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Substance Abuse Counselor salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1517 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Substance Abuse Counselor employees.
The highest salary for a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States is $70,588 per year.
The lowest salary for a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States is $37,489 per year.
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