PsychPrograms.com Updated July 17, 2026 Substance Abuse Counselor Salary
National salary data — Bureau of Labor Statistics
10th Percentile
$38,940
Median Salary
$59,350
90th Percentile
$97,590
Salary by State — Top 30 Highest Paying
| State | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $80,770 | 1,290 |
| Oregon | $74,590 | 8,160 |
| New Mexico | $74,100 | 2,420 |
| Washington | $68,910 | 14,250 |
| North Dakota | $68,630 | 1,290 |
| Arizona | $65,300 | 9,990 |
| Utah | $63,890 | 6,320 |
| New Jersey | $62,820 | 14,210 |
| Texas | $62,630 | 21,400 |
| Colorado | $62,390 | 14,920 |
| Michigan | $61,690 | 10,100 |
| Illinois | $60,730 | 20,250 |
| Massachusetts | $59,890 | 18,190 |
| Virginia | $59,880 | 17,940 |
| Maryland | $59,530 | 9,730 |
| New York | $59,450 | 26,770 |
| California | $59,250 | 75,610 |
| Ohio | $58,360 | 18,020 |
| Missouri | $56,910 | 8,130 |
| Florida | $56,790 | 29,750 |
| North Carolina | $55,490 | 10,300 |
| Kentucky | $54,190 | 7,690 |
| Indiana | $53,760 | 11,890 |
| South Carolina | $52,370 | 6,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,010 | 30,620 |
| Tennessee | $49,580 | 9,040 |
| West Virginia | $49,430 | 2,100 |
| Alabama | $47,310 | |
| Mississippi | $46,990 | 2,090 |
| Louisiana | $37,910 | 6,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics via PsychPrograms.com
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