Addiction Counselor Salary Guide 2025 – How Much Do Substance Abuse / Addiction Counselors Earn?

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An addiction counselor is a mental health professional who specializes in providing counseling and therapy to individuals struggling with substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors. Learn how to become an addiction counselor.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for substance abuse, behavioral disorder and addiction counselors is $47,660

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  • Less than 1 year of experience: $34,000 per year on average
  • 1-4 years of experience: $38,000 per year on average
  • 5-9 years of experience: $41,000 per year on average
  • 10-19 years of experience: $44,000 per year on average
  • 20 or more years of experience: $46,000 per year on average

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Which states pay addiction counselors the highest salary?

  1. District of Columbia – $69,700
  2. Alaska – $67,930
  3. New Jersey – $66,010
  4. California – $65,820
  5. Connecticut – $64,440

Which cities pay addiction counselors the highest salary?

  1. Vallejo-Fairfield, CA – $83,230
  2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA – $74,810
  3. Urban Honolulu, HI – $74,670
  4. Anchorage, AK – $72,500
  5. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA – $72,300

How do addiction counselor salaries compare?

Addiction and Substance Abuse Counselors follow a very similar educational and training path as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Mental Health Counselors so how do addiction counselors salaries compare to these roles?