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How much does a substance abuse make in Wilmington?

$48,970a year

Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $23.54 an hour or $4,081 a month.

Hourly
$23.54
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
331 of 387
Jobs in the area
480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,980Median: $48,970Highest 10%: $85,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,980$16.82
25th$40,780$19.61
Median$48,970$23.54
75th$73,890$35.52
90th$85,690$41.20

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for substance abuses.

Raleigh, NC$59,600
Durham, NC$59,560
Virginia Beach, VA$59,280
Charlotte, NC$56,130
Greenville, NC$55,490
Asheville, NC$53,090
Jacksonville, NC$52,620
Rocky Mount, NC$52,060
Greensboro, NC$51,410
Hickory, NC$51,060
Burlington, NC$50,440
Goldsboro, NC$49,990
Fayetteville, NC$47,980
Winston-Salem, NC$47,620
Pinehurst, NC$46,380
Substance Abuse salary in North Carolina Substance Abuse salary in all states

Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Child$62,710
Healthcare Social Worker$61,290
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$59,480
Health Education Specialist$56,350
Educational$55,890
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$54,990
Community and Social Service Specialist$54,620
Social and Human Service Assistant$48,280
Rehabilitation Counselor$45,660
Community Health Worker$42,510
Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $23.54 ($48,970 a year).

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

No: $48,970 against $59,350 nationally, 17% less.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $55,490, so Wilmington pays 12% less.

Where does Wilmington rank for substance abuse pay?

331 of 387 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,690 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.