What is the salary of a Substance Abuse Specialist? In the United States, a Substance Abuse Specialist earns an average salary of $82,812. The salary range for a Substance Abuse Specialist is usually between $64,699 and $94,825 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $106,334. The highest Substance Abuse Specialist salary in the United States was $118,729. The average hourly pay for a Substance Abuse Specialist is $39.81.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Substance Abuse Specialist salary are California, with an average salary of $74,677, followed by New Jersey, with an average salary of $73,222, and Kansas, with an average salary of $71,690. Employers paying the highest salary for a Substance Abuse Specialist job are Trinity County (CA), Kern High (CA) and Whatcom County (WA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Trinity County, CA | $100,588 |
| Kern High, CA | $88,815 |
| Whatcom County, WA | $76,106 |
| Kern County, CA | $69,731 |
| Fresno County, CA | $62,418 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $59,516 |
| Substance Abuse Coordinator | $48,652 |
| Substance Abuse Technician | $32,441 |
| Substance Abuse Program Coord | $47,037 |
| Substance Abuse Prog Manager | $57,887 |
| Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist | $68,623 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Substance Abuse Specialist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $50,631 | 1 |
| California | $74,677 | 86 |
| District of Columbia | $54,534 | 4 |
| Indiana | $9,380 | 1 |
| Kansas | $71,690 | 1 |
| New Jersey | $73,222 | 5 |
| Ohio | $43,389 | 1 |
| Washington | $76,107 | 3 |
