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Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor

Average Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor Salary

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$46,083
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$34k
MEDIAN
$46k
90%
$63k

The average salary for an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor is $46,083 in 2025

Base Salary
$34k - $63k
Bonus
$100 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$403 - $10k
Commission
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$32k - $67k
Based on 3,751 salary profiles (last updated Feb 02 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor

Medical
67%
Dental
58%
Vision
50%
None
32%

Gender Breakdown for Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselors

Female
74.2%
Male
25.3%
Prefer to self-define
0.5%
This data is based on 1,927 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselors

What is the highest pay for Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor is $63k / year

What is the lowest pay for Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor is $34k / year

How can Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor that oversees more junior Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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