How much does a substance abuse make in California?
$59,250a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in California. That is $28.49 an hour or $4,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.49
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 75,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,640Median: $59,250Highest 10%: $111,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| 25th | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| Median | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| 75th | $80,570 | $38.74 | |
| 90th | $111,100 | $53.40 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $80,770 |
| Salinas, CA | $73,940 |
| El Centro, CA | $73,620 |
| Hanford, CA | $72,960 |
| Stockton, CA | $72,770 |
| San Jose, CA | $72,550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $68,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $66,940 |
| Oxnard, CA | $64,910 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $63,980 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $63,010 |
| Chico, CA | $62,780 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,700 |
| Napa, CA | $62,580 |
| Visalia, CA | $62,500 |
| Yuba City, CA | $62,030 |
| Sacramento, CA | $61,050 |
| Merced, CA | $60,780 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,620 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,790 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,880 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,660 |
| Redding, CA | $56,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 27. Kansas | $59,470 |
| 28. New York | $59,450 |
| 29. Oklahoma | $59,350 |
| 30. California | $59,250 |
| 31. Montana | $59,000 |
| 32. Georgia | $58,960 |
| 33. Minnesota | $58,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.49 ($59,250 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $59,250 against $59,350 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for substance abuse pay?
California ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays substance abuses the most?
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, with a median of $80,770 a year.
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.