How much does a substance abuse make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.53 an hour or $4,946 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.53
- Average (mean)
- $64,440
- Jobs
- 491,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,940 | $18.72 | |
| 25th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| Median | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 75th | $76,530 | $36.79 | |
| 90th | $97,590 | $46.92 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $80,770 |
| Oregon | $74,590 |
| New Mexico | $74,100 |
| Washington | $68,910 |
| North Dakota | $68,630 |
| Arizona | $65,300 |
| Rhode Island | $65,120 |
| Utah | $63,890 |
| Nebraska | $63,770 |
| Connecticut | $63,590 |
| Idaho | $63,360 |
| Wyoming | $62,980 |
| New Jersey | $62,820 |
| Texas | $62,630 |
| Colorado | $62,390 |
| Wisconsin | $62,220 |
| Vermont | $61,810 |
| Michigan | $61,690 |
| Iowa | $60,880 |
| Illinois | $60,730 |
| District of Columbia | $60,450 |
| Hawaii | $60,090 |
| Maine | $59,970 |
| Massachusetts | $59,890 |
| Virginia | $59,880 |
| Maryland | $59,530 |
| Kansas | $59,470 |
| New York | $59,450 |
| Oklahoma | $59,350 |
| California | $59,250 |
| Montana | $59,000 |
| Georgia | $58,960 |
| Minnesota | $58,780 |
| Ohio | $58,360 |
| Nevada | $57,210 |
| Missouri | $56,910 |
| Florida | $56,790 |
| Delaware | $56,020 |
| North Carolina | $55,490 |
| New Hampshire | $54,840 |
| Kentucky | $54,190 |
| Indiana | $53,760 |
| South Dakota | $53,650 |
| South Carolina | $52,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,010 |
| Arkansas | $51,580 |
| Tennessee | $49,580 |
| West Virginia | $49,430 |
| Alabama | $47,310 |
| Mississippi | $46,990 |
| Louisiana | $37,910 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $83,680 |
| Anchorage, AK | $81,120 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $80,770 |
| Albany, OR | $78,910 |
| Salem, OR | $78,870 |
| Bellingham, WA | $77,620 |
| Lincoln, NE | $76,480 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $76,350 |
| Corvallis, OR | $75,700 |
| Bend, OR | $75,470 |
| Portland, OR | $75,420 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $75,180 |
| Boulder, CO | $75,020 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $74,100 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $73,990 |
Similar jobs
- Educational$64,330
- Marriage and Family Therapist$66,940
- Rehabilitation Counselor$46,850
- Counselor$50,860
- Child$59,550
- Healthcare Social Worker$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,280
- Social Worker$71,900
- Health Education Specialist$64,070
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.53 ($59,350 a year).
How much does a substance abuse make a month?
About $4,946 a month before tax, based on a median of $59,350 a year.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,940 or less a year ($18.72 an hour); the top 10% make $97,590 or more.
Which state pays substance abuses the most?
Alaska, with a median of $80,770 a year, followed by Oregon ($74,590) and New Mexico ($74,100).
Which city pays substance abuses the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $83,680 a year.
How many substance abuses are there in the United States?
About 491,930 people work as substance abuses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.