How much does a substance abuse make in Los Angeles?
$51,910a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $24.96 an hour or $4,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.96
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 285 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 26,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,270Median: $51,910Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,270 | $21.28 | |
| 25th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $51,910 | $24.96 | |
| 75th | $76,440 | $36.75 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.83 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $108,200 |
| Clergy | $84,050 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $79,830 |
| Educational | $79,000 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Child | $71,250 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $71,110 |
| Social Worker | $68,630 |
| Director | $62,390 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $24.96 ($51,910 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $51,910 against $59,350 nationally, 13% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,250, so Los Angeles pays 12% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for substance abuse pay?
285 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,700 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.