Hourly Wage for Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Substance Abuse Counselor Salary

How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Substance Abuse Counselor in the United States is $28 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $25 and $32. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Substance Abuse Counselor Salary $22 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Substance Abuse Counselor Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Substance Abuse Counselor Salary $28 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Substance Abuse Counselor Salary $32 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Substance Abuse Counselor Salary $35 US March 26, 2024
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The Substance Abuse Counselor acts as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies if needed. Runs individual, family, and group counseling for patients in chemical dependency programs. Being a Substance Abuse Counselor typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent; meets the standards for Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification Board, or other appropriate certification. Tracks patient progress and dispensation of treatment services. In addition, Substance Abuse Counselor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Substance Abuse Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Substance Abuse Counselor in the United States. The average hourly rate for Substance Abuse Counselor ranges from $25 to $32 with the average hourly pay of $28. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $25 to $32 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $28.
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