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How much does a substance abuse make in Watertown?

$48,310a year

Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,026 a month.

Hourly
$23.23
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
342 of 387
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,060Median: $48,310Highest 10%: $73,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,060$16.86
25th$38,820$18.66
Median$48,310$23.23
75th$60,930$29.29
90th$73,060$35.13

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
Syracuse, NY$57,940
Binghamton, NY$57,720
Albany, NY$57,030
Buffalo, NY$55,750
Utica, NY$50,890
Elmira, NY$49,210
Substance Abuse salary in New York Substance Abuse salary in all states

Related jobs in Watertown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$64,660
Educational$60,740
Healthcare Social Worker$59,370
Child$55,710
Social and Human Service Assistant$38,300
Salaries for every job in Watertown, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area is $23.23 ($48,310 a year).

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

No: $48,310 against $59,350 nationally, 19% less.

How does Watertown compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $59,450, so Watertown pays 19% less.

Where does Watertown rank for substance abuse pay?

342 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,060 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.