Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist Salary in the United States

How much does a Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist in the United States is $56,202 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,536
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,111 to $62,658
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,476
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Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $62,658 $5,222 $1,205 $30
Average $56,202 $4,684 $1,081 $27
25th Percentile $51,111 $4,259 $983 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist Salaries

A Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist'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 Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist'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): $54,062
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,441
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,971
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,917
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,816
Levels Salary
Entry Level Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist$54,062
Intermediate Level Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist$54,441
Senior Level Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist$54,971
Specialist Level Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist$55,917
Expert Level Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist$57,816
$54,062 0 yr
$54,441 < 2 yrs
$54,971 2-4 yrs
$55,917 5-8 yrs
$57,816 > 8 yrs
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How Do Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist 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 Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,227.
  • California: $61,991.
  • Massachusetts: $61,165.

Top Paying Cities for Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapists

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:

  • San Jose: $70,888
  • San Francisco: $70,191
  • Oakland: $68,634

What Skills Can Increase a Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.75% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Support Services (Mentioned in 3.63% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
  • Group Counseling (Mentioned in 2.26% Job Postings): A form of psychotherapy that involves four to ten clients and two experienced group therapists. They meet every week for ninety minutes. During that time, they discuss the issues that are concerning them and offer each other support and feedback.
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Planning 5.75%
Support Services 3.63%
Group Counseling 2.26%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist's salary.
  • Community Health: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Community Health
 $60,698
8%
Pediatric
 $60,698
8%
Initiative
 $59,574
6%
Clinical Services
 $59,012
5%
Collaboration
 $58,450
4%
Clinical Documentation
 $58,450
4%
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Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist'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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$51,111
Average $56,202/year
$62,658
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Average $4,684/month
$5,222
$983
Average $1,081/week
$1,205
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Average $27/hour
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75th Percentile $62,658 $5,222 $1,205 $30
Average $56,202 $4,684 $1,081 $27
25th Percentile $51,111 $4,259 $983 $25

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Salary Trends for Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist

Salaries for a Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,240 in 2023 to around $90,898 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist salary trends, .

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