Substance abuse counselor salary in United States

The average salary for a Substance Abuse Counselor is $26.19 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 4.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Substance Abuse Counselor salaries typically range between a low of $15.81 and a high of $43.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Substance Abuse Counselor include Eugene, OR at $32.40 per hour, Reno, NV at $29.74 per hour, and Virginia Beach, VA at $29.03 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Substance Abuse Counselor include Amarillo Independent School District ($475,238 per year) and Central City Community Health Center ($316,338 per year).