How much does a substance abuse make in Syracuse?
$57,940a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $27.86 an hour or $4,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.86
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 204 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,650Median: $57,940Highest 10%: $74,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| 25th | $48,570 | $23.35 | |
| Median | $57,940 | $27.86 | |
| 75th | $64,360 | $30.94 | |
| 90th | $74,430 | $35.78 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Ithaca, NY | $65,010 |
| New York, NY | $61,020 |
| Kingston, NY | $60,040 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,620 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,350 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,230 |
| Binghamton, NY | $57,720 |
| Albany, NY | $57,030 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,750 |
| Utica, NY | $50,890 |
| Elmira, NY | $49,210 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,310 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $91,370 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $71,870 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $71,170 |
| Educational | $67,870 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $64,730 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,310 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $63,300 |
| Child | $63,120 |
| Counselor | $59,990 |
| Health Education Specialist | $59,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $27.86 ($57,940 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $57,940 against $59,350 nationally, 2% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,450, so Syracuse pays 3% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for substance abuse pay?
204 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,430 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.