The median Addiction Counselor salary is $27.00 per hour, or $56,160 per year, based on 276 job postings across 57 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$27.00
Median hourly
$56,160
Annual salary
$21-$36
Pay range
57
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Addiction Counselor earns $27.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $23.50 and $30.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -3.6% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Baltimore, MARYLAND is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Baltimore, MARYLAND sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-3.6%
Current median: $26.50/hr
Prior period: $27.50/hr
Job openings
+98.5%
133 recent postings
Previous period: 67 postings
Daily pay signal
$20.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Addiction Counselor postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $27.50/hr to $26.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$20.75
$43,160/yr
Median
$27.00
$56,160/yr
Top earners
$36.00
$74,880/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $26.00/hr | 127 |
Mar 2026 | $27.50/hr | 73 |
Feb 2026 | $26.50/hr | 18 |
Jan 2026 | $26.00/hr | 9 |
Dec 2025 | $26.75/hr | 36 |
Nov 2025 | $28.00/hr | 13 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$29.33
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Estimated from national data
~$25.78
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Estimated from national data
~$22.69
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Estimated from national data
~$28.96
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21 postings · 10 companies
$21.50
$21-$29
Estimated from national data
~$22.35
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Estimated from national data
~$22.81
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Estimated from national data
~$28.26
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Estimated from national data
~$26.79
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Estimated from national data
~$27.66
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Estimated from national data
~$24.76
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Estimated from national data
~$26.02
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Estimated from national data
~$25.28
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12 postings · 3 companies
$24.00
$24-$26
Estimated from national data
~$23.24
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Estimated from national data
~$29.40
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Estimated from national data
~$27.46
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Estimated from national data
~$29.09
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Estimated from national data
~$24.85
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Estimated from national data
~$28.58
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28 postings · 21 companies
$29.00
$26-$32
Estimated from national data
~$21.78
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Estimated from national data
~$23.99
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Estimated from national data
~$24.81
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Estimated from national data
~$22.19
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Estimated from national data
~$25.55
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Estimated from national data
~$26.13
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Estimated from national data
~$24.30
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Estimated from national data
~$23.03
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Estimated from national data
~$27.07
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Estimated from national data
~$28.25
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Estimated from national data
~$23.74
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32 postings · 15 companies
$27.75
$26-$31
Estimated from national data
~$29.31
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5 postings · 3 companies
$33.00
$33-$33
7 postings · 3 companies
$21.00
$19-$24
Estimated from national data
~$24.55
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Estimated from national data
~$29.02
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18 postings · 5 companies
$22.00
$21-$23
Estimated from national data
~$27.00
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Estimated from national data
~$22.75
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Estimated from national data
~$27.38
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Estimated from national data
~$27.36
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7 postings · 7 companies
$26.50
$26-$28
Estimated from national data
~$26.69
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Estimated from national data
~$24.74
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Estimated from national data
~$25.85
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Estimated from national data
~$23.72
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Estimated from national data
~$26.30
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Estimated from national data
~$29.28
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Estimated from national data
~$29.15
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Addiction Counselor salaries.
Baltimore
Maryland · 12 postings
$27.75/hr
Baltimore
Maryland · 12 postings
$27.75/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Addiction Counselor positions.
Behavioral Health Group
7 postings
$30.50/hr
Unknown
11 postings
$26.50/hr
Rosecrance
5 postings
$25.50/hr
Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare
9 postings
$24.00/hr
Gateway Foundation
5 postings
$23.50/hr
Management & Training Corporation
5 postings
$20.00/hr
Stars Behavioral Health Group
12 postings
$21.00/hr
Gaudenzia, Inc.
15 postings
$22.00/hr
Gateway Foundation
5 postings
$23.50/hr
Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare
9 postings
$24.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Counselor | 23 | $29.50/hr |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | 20 | $28.75/hr |
| Recovery Counselor | 12 | $21.25/hr |
| Licensed Addiction Counselor | 11 | $32.00/hr |
| Addictions Counselor | 7 | $26.50/hr |
| Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor | 7 | $26.50/hr |
| Certified Addiction Counselor | 6 | $30.75/hr |
| Substance Abuse Counselor I | 5 | $20.00/hr |
| Casac Addiction Counselor | 5 | $28.00/hr |
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counselors | 3 | $30.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Addiction Counselor salaries.
FAQ
The median Addiction Counselor salary is $27.00 per hour, or $56,160 annually. Pay ranges from $20.75/hr (10th percentile) to $36.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 276 job postings, the highest paying states for Addiction Counselors include North Dakota, Maryland, New York. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 276 Addiction Counselor job postings across 57 states, from 159 different healthcare employers.
Addiction Counselor pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Addiction Counselor pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 3.6%.
Addiction Counselor pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.50 to $9.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Baltimore offer $27.75/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $27.75/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Addiction Counselors typically earn around $20.75 to $23.50 per hour ($43,160 to $48,880 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $27.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 276 active postings with listed compensation for Addiction Counselor. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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