What are the main factors that influence a Drug Counselor's salary?

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

How does experience change A Drug Counselor's salary?

A Drug Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $65,009 for beginners, reaching about $67,358 at mid-level, and approach $71,076 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Drug Counselor?

Drug Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drug Counselor roles are District of Columbia $72,901, California $72,601, Massachusetts $71,701. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drug Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Drug Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director Drug Discovery and Drug Development: $146,332; Drug Technician: $97,982; Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor: $66,305; Drug Rehab Counselor: $65,802; Chemical Dependency Counselor: $65,792.

Drug Counselor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Drug Counselor make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drug Counselor in Delaware is $66,701 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,558
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,401 to $75,001
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,576

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Drug Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,001	$6,250	$1,442	$36
Average	$66,701	$5,558	$1,283	$32
25th Percentile	$61,401	$5,117	$1,181	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Drug Counselor Salaries

A Drug 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 Drug Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Drug 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): $65,009
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,166
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,358
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,828
Expert (over 8 years): $71,076

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Drug Counselor	$65,009
Intermediate Level Drug Counselor	$65,166
Senior Level Drug Counselor	$67,358
Specialist Level Drug Counselor	$70,828
Expert Level Drug Counselor	$71,076

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How Do Drug 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 Drug Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,901.
California: $72,601.
Massachusetts: $71,701.

District of Columbia $72,901 California $72,601 Massachusetts $71,701 Washington $71,401 New Jersey $71,401 Alaska $71,301 Connecticut $70,401 New York $70,001

Hawaii $68,801 Rhode Island $68,301 Maryland $67,901 Minnesota $67,401 Colorado $67,201 Illinois $67,101 Oregon $66,901 Delaware $66,701

New Hampshire $66,601 Virginia $66,301 Pennsylvania $65,501 Nevada $65,201 North Dakota $65,001 Michigan $64,801 Wisconsin $64,801 Vermont $64,601

Arizona $64,201 Maine $64,201 Texas $64,201 Ohio $64,101 Georgia $63,501 Indiana $63,201 Wyoming $63,101 Utah $63,101

Iowa $63,001 Kansas $62,701 Louisiana $62,601 North Carolina $62,601 Missouri $62,601 Florida $62,301 Montana $62,201 Nebraska $62,001

Kentucky $62,001 South Carolina $61,701 Tennessee $61,501 Idaho $61,501 New Mexico $61,001 Oklahoma $60,901 Alabama $60,501 South Dakota $59,801

Arkansas $59,501 West Virginia $59,301 Mississippi $58,701

Top Paying Cities for Drug 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: $69,001
Little Creek: $68,401
Magnolia: $68,701

Lincoln, DE $69,001 Little Creek, DE $68,401 Magnolia, DE $68,701 Milford, DE $69,001 Marydel, DE $68,101 Millsboro, DE $69,001 Millville, DE $69,501 Milton, DE $69,001

Nassau, DE $69,001 Ocean View, DE $69,501 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,501 Seaford, DE $68,301 Selbyville, DE $69,501 Smyrna, DE $68,001 Viola, DE $68,701 Woodside, DE $68,501

Bear, DE $67,501 Newark, DE $67,601 Claymont, DE $67,601 Delaware City, DE $67,601 Hockessin, DE $67,601 Kirkwood, DE $67,601 Middletown, DE $67,901 Montchanin, DE $67,601

New Castle, DE $67,601 Odessa, DE $68,001 Port Penn, DE $67,401 Rockland, DE $67,601 Saint Georges, DE $67,601 Townsend, DE $67,901 Winterthur, DE $67,601 Lewes, DE $69,001

Wilmington, DE $67,601 Dover, DE $68,301 Dover Afb, DE $68,501 Bethany Beach, DE $69,501 Bethel, DE $68,301 Bridgeville, DE $69,001 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,401 Cheswold, DE $68,201

Clayton, DE $68,001 Dagsboro, DE $69,501 Delmar, DE $68,301 Ellendale, DE $69,001 Felton, DE $69,001 Fenwick Island, DE $69,501 Frankford, DE $69,501 Frederica, DE $69,001

Georgetown, DE $69,001 Greenwood, DE $69,001 Harbeson, DE $69,001 Harrington, DE $69,001 Hartly, DE $68,001 Houston, DE $69,001 Kenton, DE $68,001 Laurel, DE $68,301

Yorklyn, DE $67,601

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

Understanding how a Drug 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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$61,401

Average $66,701/year

$75,001

$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	$75,001	$6,250	$1,442	$36
Average	$66,701	$5,558	$1,283	$32
25th Percentile	$61,401	$5,117	$1,181	$30

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