Substance Abuse Therapist Salary

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How much does a Substance Abuse Therapist make? The average Substance Abuse Therapist salary is $70,455 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,113 and $81,492. 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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Substance abuse Therapist
Arista Recovery - Overland Park , KS
Provides on-to-one intervention and follow-up of clients who suffer from substance abuse and/or ... Must currently be licensed in this State as a Psychologist or Licensed Therapist/Counselor/Social ...
ZipRecruiter - 16 days ago
Children/Adolescent Substance Abuse Therapist
Wellstone Inc - Huntsville , AL
The Substance Abuse Therapist conducts assessments in our children's outpatient department and prepares the proper documentation for the client's treatment plan. It is essential that in this role ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 63 days ago
Licensed Mental Health/Substance Abuse Therapist
LAKE CUMBERLAND RECOVERY INC - Burnside , KY
Licensed Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Therapist Job Description QUALIFICATION : · Bachelor's level or higher in the Human Services field. · Experience in individual and group therapy with adult ...
ZipRecruiter - 63 days ago
Therapist - ACT Team MH Professional and Substance Abuse Specialist
CenClear - Clearfield , PA
As an ACT Team Mental Health Professional and Substance Abuse Specialist, you will have the ... their needs (outpatient therapy, employment, housing, etc.) ACT recipients receive the ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
LMFT/ LCSW for substance abuse treatment center
Nova Vitae Inc. - Los Angeles , CA
As an LMFT specializing in substance abuse treatment, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals and their families struggling with addiction. You ...
ZipRecruiter - 28 days ago
Therapist - Substance Abuse
Prestige Healthcare Resources Inc. - Baltimore , MD
Position Summary The Therapist (with a concentration in Substance Abuse) provides frontline care to clients in the OT and IOP programs. This position is accountable for assisting clients in the ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago

Substance Abuse Therapist Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Substance Abuse Therapist between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Substance Abuse Therapist in each city.

Substance Abuse Therapist Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $88,069
Washington, DC $78,416
Miami, FL $67,989
Chicago, IL $73,907
Boston, MA $78,980
New York, NY $82,291
Dallas, TX $69,539
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Average Salary Range for Substance Abuse Therapist

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
60113
81492
70455

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
60219
81775
70716
What is the average salary for Substance Abuse Therapist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Substance Abuse Therapist in the United States. The base salary for Substance Abuse Therapist ranges from $60,113 to $81,492 with the average base salary of $70,455. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,219 to $81,775 with the average total cash compensation of $70,716.

View Average Salary for Substance Abuse Therapist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $70,455 $60,113 - $81,492
Bonus $261 $106 - $283
Total Pay $70,716 $60,219 - $81,775
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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What's the difference between Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist and Substance Abuse Therapist?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Substance Abuse Therapist is $70,455, and the average salary of Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist is $61,419. The average salary of Telehealth Substance Abuse Therapist is lower than Substance Abuse Therapist. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Substance Abuse Therapist, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Substance Abuse Therapist. a Substance Abuse Therapist Salary in Oxnard, CA is $75,528 as of March 26, 2024; a Substance Abuse Therapist Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $65,100 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Substance Abuse Therapist Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Substance Abuse Therapist vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for a Substance Abuse Therapist can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024