How much does a substance abuse make in Seattle?
$73,580a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $35.38 an hour or $6,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.38
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 7,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,440Median: $73,580Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,440 | $24.25 | |
| 25th | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| Median | $73,580 | $35.38 | |
| 75th | $95,140 | $45.74 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $55.00 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Bellingham, WA | $77,620 |
| Portland, OR | $75,420 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $75,180 |
| Kennewick, WA | $73,540 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $70,970 |
| Lewiston, ID | $69,200 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $68,160 |
| Olympia, WA | $67,650 |
| Longview, WA | $65,140 |
| Spokane, WA | $64,100 |
| Bremerton, WA | $60,070 |
| Yakima, WA | $58,590 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $105,600 |
| Educational | $87,280 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $85,430 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $83,550 |
| Clergy | $81,750 |
| Health Education Specialist | $78,670 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,350 |
| Child | $75,280 |
| Counselor | $71,650 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $70,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $35.38 ($73,580 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $73,580 against $59,350 nationally, 24% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $68,910, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for substance abuse pay?
18 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 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.