What are the main factors that influence an Addiction Counselor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Addiction Counselor's salary?

An Addiction Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $64,907 for beginners, reaching about $67,255 at mid-level, and approach $70,974 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Addiction Counselor?

Addiction Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Addiction Counselor roles are District of Columbia $72,900, California $72,600, Massachusetts $71,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Addiction Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Addiction Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Addiction Treatment Case Manager: $62,600; Certified Addiction Counselor: $56,377; Addiction Mental Health Assessor: $55,884; Addiction Technician: $55,360; Addiction Counselor Assistant: $51,407.

Addiction Counselor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Addiction Counselor make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Addiction Counselor in Delaware is $66,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Addiction Counselor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,557
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,400 to $75,000
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,575

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Addiction Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,000	$6,250	$1,442	$36
Average	$66,700	$5,558	$1,283	$32
25th Percentile	$61,400	$5,117	$1,181	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Addiction Counselor Salaries

An Addiction Counselor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Addiction Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Addiction Counselor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,907
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,064
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,255
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,726
Expert (over 8 years): $70,974

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Addiction Counselor	$64,907
Intermediate Level Addiction Counselor	$65,064
Senior Level Addiction Counselor	$67,255
Specialist Level Addiction Counselor	$70,726
Expert Level Addiction Counselor	$70,974

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How Do Addiction Counselor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Addiction Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,900.
California: $72,600.
Massachusetts: $71,700.

District of Columbia $72,900 California $72,600 Massachusetts $71,700 Washington $71,400 New Jersey $71,400 Alaska $71,300 Connecticut $70,400 New York $70,000

Hawaii $68,800 Rhode Island $68,300 Maryland $67,900 Minnesota $67,400 Colorado $67,200 Illinois $67,100 Oregon $66,900 Delaware $66,700

New Hampshire $66,600 Virginia $66,300 Pennsylvania $65,500 Nevada $65,200 North Dakota $65,000 Michigan $64,800 Wisconsin $64,800 Vermont $64,600

Arizona $64,200 Maine $64,200 Texas $64,200 Ohio $64,100 Georgia $63,500 Indiana $63,200 Wyoming $63,100 Utah $63,100

Iowa $63,000 Kansas $62,700 Louisiana $62,600 North Carolina $62,600 Missouri $62,600 Florida $62,300 Montana $62,200 Nebraska $62,000

Kentucky $62,000 South Carolina $61,700 Tennessee $61,500 Idaho $61,500 New Mexico $61,000 Oklahoma $60,900 Alabama $60,500 South Dakota $59,800

Arkansas $59,500 West Virginia $59,300 Mississippi $58,700

Top Paying Cities for Addiction Counselors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $69,000
Little Creek: $68,400
Magnolia: $68,700

Lincoln, DE $69,000 Little Creek, DE $68,400 Magnolia, DE $68,700 Milford, DE $69,000 Marydel, DE $68,100 Millsboro, DE $69,000 Millville, DE $69,500 Milton, DE $69,000

Nassau, DE $69,000 Ocean View, DE $69,500 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,500 Seaford, DE $68,300 Selbyville, DE $69,500 Smyrna, DE $68,000 Viola, DE $68,700 Woodside, DE $68,500

Bear, DE $67,500 Newark, DE $67,600 Claymont, DE $67,600 Delaware City, DE $67,600 Hockessin, DE $67,600 Kirkwood, DE $67,600 Middletown, DE $67,900 Montchanin, DE $67,600

New Castle, DE $67,600 Odessa, DE $68,000 Port Penn, DE $67,400 Rockland, DE $67,600 Saint Georges, DE $67,600 Townsend, DE $67,900 Winterthur, DE $67,600 Lewes, DE $69,000

Wilmington, DE $67,600 Dover, DE $68,300 Dover Afb, DE $68,500 Bethany Beach, DE $69,500 Bethel, DE $68,300 Bridgeville, DE $69,000 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,400 Cheswold, DE $68,200

Clayton, DE $68,000 Dagsboro, DE $69,500 Delmar, DE $68,300 Ellendale, DE $69,000 Felton, DE $69,000 Fenwick Island, DE $69,500 Frankford, DE $69,500 Frederica, DE $69,000

Georgetown, DE $69,000 Greenwood, DE $69,000 Harbeson, DE $69,000 Harrington, DE $69,000 Hartly, DE $68,000 Houston, DE $69,000 Kenton, DE $68,000 Laurel, DE $68,300

Yorklyn, DE $67,600

Addiction Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Addiction Counselor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$61,400

Average $66,700/year

$75,000

$5,117

Average $5,558/month

$6,250

$1,181

Average $1,283/week

$1,442

$30

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,000	$6,250	$1,442	$36
Average	$66,700	$5,558	$1,283	$32
25th Percentile	$61,400	$5,117	$1,181	$30

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