Substance Abuse Counselor

What We Do

Substance Abuse Counselors work with patients who suffer from addiction to a number of substances including drugs, alcohol and gambling. They offer support through rehabilitation programs and provide specialized techniques to help them battle their addiction.

Work Environment

Substance Abuse Councilors work within rehabilitation clinics, healthcare facilities, and private practices.

How to Become

In order to qualify for this position, applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree in a field such as counseling, psychology, or social work.

Job Outlook

There is a predicted 21% increase in the number of positions between 2008 and 2018.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Substance Abuse Counselor was $ 43,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide are 27% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

There is no licensure required for this position.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Substance Abuse Counselor.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Substance Abuse Counselor from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Substance Abuse Counselor:
Below are the salaries for Substance Abuse Counselor, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 43,000.00	N/A	$ 37,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Alabama are the same as average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 44,000.00
Alaska - $ 33,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 24% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 33,000.00
Arizona - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Arizona are 16% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 37,000.00
Arkansas - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 43,000.00
California - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 47,000.00
Colorado - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 12% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 38,000.00
Connecticut - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 14% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 50,000.00
DC - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 21% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 53,000.00
Delaware - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Delaware are 11% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 39,000.00
Florida - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Florida are 6% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 41,000.00
Georgia - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 50,000.00
Hawaii - $ 28,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 28,000.00
Idaho - $ 28,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 36% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 28,000.00
Illinois - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Illinois are 12% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 49,000.00
Indiana - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 42,000.00
Iowa - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Iowa are 3% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 43,000.00
Kansas - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 10% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 39,000.00
Kentucky - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 37,000.00
Louisiana - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 15% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 37,000.00
Maine - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 13% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 38,000.00
Maryland - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 2% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 45,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 19% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 52,000.00
Michigan - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 44,000.00
Minnesota - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 38,000.00
Mississippi - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 6% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 46,000.00
Missouri - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 43,000.00
Montana - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 9% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 40,000.00
Nebraska - $ 32,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 32,000.00
Nevada - $ 35,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Nevada are 20% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 35,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 2% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 43,000.00
New Jersey - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 7% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 47,000.00
New Mexico - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 38,000.00
New York - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 53,000.00
North Carolina - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 3% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 42,000.00
North Dakota - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 12% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 38,000.00
Ohio - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 42,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 9% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 40,000.00
Oregon - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 41,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 5% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 42,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 7% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 41,000.00
South Carolina - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 4% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 42,000.00
South Dakota - $ 33,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 33,000.00
Tennessee - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 40,000.00
Texas - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 42,000.00
Utah - $ 34,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 34,000.00
Vermont - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 39,000.00
Virginia - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 44,000.00
Washington - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Washington are the same as average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 44,000.00
West Virginia - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 5% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 41,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 39,000.00
Wyoming - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 16% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Substance Abuse Counselor $ 37,000.00

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