Salaripedia
English

How much does a substance abuse make in Columbia?

$57,010a year

Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $27.41 an hour or $4,751 a month.

Hourly
$27.41
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
222 of 387
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,490Median: $57,010Highest 10%: $83,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,490$18.02
25th$39,080$18.79
Median$57,010$27.41
75th$75,320$36.21
90th$83,970$40.37

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for substance abuses.

Kansas City, MO$60,690
St. Louis, MO$58,570
Joplin, MO$52,800
St. Joseph, MO$51,070
Cape Girardeau, MO$48,570
Springfield, MO$48,120
Jefferson City, MO$47,480
Substance Abuse salary in Missouri Substance Abuse salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Healthcare Social Worker$60,540
Health Education Specialist$58,300
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$54,140
Educational$51,260
Rehabilitation Counselor$50,050
Community Health Worker$49,270
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$46,840
Child$45,460
Social and Human Service Assistant$40,090
Community and Social Service Specialist$37,090
Salaries for every job in Columbia, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $27.41 ($57,010 a year).

Do substance abuses make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $57,010 against $59,350 nationally, 4% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $56,910, so Columbia pays 0% more.

Where does Columbia rank for substance abuse pay?

222 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,970 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.