How much does a substance abuse make in Chicago?
$61,600a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $29.62 an hour or $5,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.62
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 15,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,010Median: $61,600Highest 10%: $114,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,010 | $20.68 | |
| 25th | $47,770 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $61,600 | $29.62 | |
| 75th | $82,950 | $39.88 | |
| 90th | $114,800 | $55.18 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Champaign, IL | $68,300 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,430 |
| Springfield, IL | $59,450 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,440 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,570 |
| Paducah, KY | $58,240 |
| Peoria, IL | $57,350 |
| Bloomington, IL | $55,890 |
| Rockford, IL | $53,670 |
| Decatur, IL | $51,740 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,570 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $71,740 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,430 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $67,610 |
| Child | $64,790 |
| Educational | $64,730 |
| Clergy | $61,820 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $61,360 |
| Health Education Specialist | $60,120 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $57,720 |
| Director | $52,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $29.62 ($61,600 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $61,600 against $59,350 nationally, 4% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,730, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for substance abuse pay?
113 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,800 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.