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How much does a substance abuse make in Winston-Salem?

$47,620a year

Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $22.89 an hour or $3,968 a month.

Hourly
$22.89
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
350 of 387
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,530Median: $47,620Highest 10%: $81,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,530$18.04
25th$43,450$20.89
Median$47,620$22.89
75th$61,660$29.64
90th$81,530$39.20

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
Wilmington, NC$48,970
Fayetteville, NC$47,980
Pinehurst, NC$46,380
Substance Abuse salary in North Carolina Substance Abuse salary in all states

Related jobs in Winston-Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Social Worker$86,150
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,270
Clergy$61,160
Healthcare Social Worker$61,030
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,110
Child$58,930
Educational$55,790
Marriage and Family Therapist$50,640
Health Education Specialist$50,520
Community Health Worker$48,910
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Winston-Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $22.89 ($47,620 a year).

Do substance abuses make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?

No: $47,620 against $59,350 nationally, 20% less.

How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $55,490, so Winston-Salem pays 14% less.

Where does Winston-Salem rank for substance abuse pay?

350 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Winston-Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,530 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.