Substance abuse counselor salary in Los Angeles, CA
How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Los Angeles, CA?
Average base salary
$23.04
same
as national averageAverage $23.04
Low $17.81
High $29.80
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a substance abuse counselor is $23.04 per hour in Los Angeles, CA. 140 salaries reported, updated at November 24, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in Los Angeles, CA
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Substance Abuse Counselors in Los Angeles, CA
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Highest paying cities for Substance Abuse Counselors near Los Angeles, CA
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Where can a Substance Abuse Counselor earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Substance Abuse Counselors
Most recommended license
Licensed Clinical Social Worker(earn +30.14% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 47630.00% since 2018. Substance Abuse Counselors with this license earn +30.14% more than the average base salary, which is $23.04 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | increase by 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | increase by 100.00% |
| 2017 | 3 | increase by 50.00% |
| 2018 | 10 | increase by 233.33% |
| 2019 | 4773 | increase by 47630.00% |
Top companies hiring Substance Abuse Counselors on Indeed
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Top skills
Crisis ManagementTop certifications
BLS CertificationTop specialties
Primary CareMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 jobs | 8 |
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Most common benefits for Substance Abuse Counselors
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 2,028 ratings39% of Substance Abuse Counselors in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in Los Angeles, CA?
Counselor
Job openingsAverage $26.21 per hour
Therapist
Job openingsAverage $43.86 per hour
Mental Health Technician
Job openingsAverage $25.79 per hour
Behavioral Health Professional
Job openingsAverage $47.98 per hour
Mental Health Therapist
Job openingsAverage $72,591 per year
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Job openingsAverage $86,936 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Substance Abuse Counselor
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