How much does a substance abuse make in Charlotte?
$56,130a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $26.99 an hour or $4,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.99
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 232 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $56,130Highest 10%: $88,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $56,130 | $26.99 | |
| 75th | $65,920 | $31.69 | |
| 90th | $88,690 | $42.64 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Raleigh, NC | $59,600 |
| Durham, NC | $59,560 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,280 |
| Greenville, NC | $55,490 |
| Asheville, NC | $53,090 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $52,620 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $52,060 |
| Greensboro, NC | $51,410 |
| Hickory, NC | $51,060 |
| Burlington, NC | $50,440 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $49,990 |
| Wilmington, NC | $48,970 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $47,980 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $47,620 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $46,380 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $69,300 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,410 |
| Director | $63,650 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $62,220 |
| Child | $60,950 |
| Clergy | $60,760 |
| Educational | $59,530 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,090 |
| Counselor | $56,350 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $54,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $26.99 ($56,130 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $56,130 against $59,350 nationally, 5% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $55,490, so Charlotte pays 1% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for substance abuse pay?
232 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,690 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.