How much does a substance abuse make in Boston?
$62,130a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.87
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 11,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,450Median: $62,130Highest 10%: $98,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| 25th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| 75th | $77,820 | $37.41 | |
| 90th | $98,210 | $47.22 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $61,880 |
| Providence, RI | $59,120 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $58,810 |
| Springfield, MA | $58,750 |
| Worcester, MA | $57,950 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $55,100 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $98,320 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $98,100 |
| Educational | $80,760 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Child | $77,420 |
| Clergy | $73,160 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $69,830 |
| Director | $68,040 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,830 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $29.87 ($62,130 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $62,130 against $59,350 nationally, 5% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $59,890, so Boston pays 4% more.
Where does Boston rank for substance abuse pay?
102 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,210 or more.
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.