Drug & Alcohol Counselor Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Drug & Alcohol Counselor make in San Diego, CA? The average Drug & Alcohol Counselor salary in San Diego, CA is $78,022 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $67,460 and $89,781. Salary ranges 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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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - $10,000 Hiring Incentive - Full-Time
NUWAY - ROCHESTER , MN
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - LADC (The Gables - Rochester) #1828. The Gables is currently seeking a License Alcohol and Drug Counselor to work in a ful
- 22 days ago
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Outpatient
Northstar Behavioral Health Network - SAINT CLOUD , MN
Job Description. Job Description. Description. Summary. Northstar Behavioral Health Network is a team of professionals that specialize in serving those battling
- 8 days ago
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Outpatient *** $2500 SIGN ON BONIS ***
Northstar Behavioral Health Network - SAINT PAUL , MN
Job Description. Job Description. Description. Summary. Northstar Behavioral Health Network is a team of professionals that specialize in serving those battling
- 14 days ago
Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program Manager
Linn County Department of Health Services - ALBANY , OR
Job Description. Alcohol & Drug Program Manager. Alcohol & Drug Department (Classification 782). Management Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position. The Linn Count
- 8 days ago
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - $10,000 Hiring Incentive - Full-Time
NUWAY - ROCHESTER , MN
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - LADC (The Gables - Rochester) #1828. The Gables is currently seeking a License Alcohol and Drug Counselor to work in a ful
- 22 days ago
Adolescent Outpatient Addictions Counselor
YSS - ELDORA , IA
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adolescents struggling with addiction. Join our team as an Outpatient Addictions Counselor and play
- 150 days ago

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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