How much does a substance abuse make in San Diego?
$57,660a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $27.72 an hour or $4,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.72
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 211 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 6,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,910Median: $57,660Highest 10%: $103,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 25th | $48,530 | $23.33 | |
| Median | $57,660 | $27.72 | |
| 75th | $77,960 | $37.48 | |
| 90th | $103,600 | $49.79 |
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 |
| Redding, CA | $56,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,910 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $83,520 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $82,630 |
| Clergy | $77,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $77,230 |
| Social Worker | $77,010 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $75,570 |
| Director | $63,450 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,500 |
| Child | $59,770 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $57,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $27.72 ($57,660 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in San Diego than the national average?
No: $57,660 against $59,350 nationally, 3% less.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,250, so San Diego pays 3% less.
Where does San Diego rank for substance abuse pay?
211 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,600 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.