Substance Use Counselor Salary Guide
Average Substance Use Counselor Salary
$26.44/hour
The average salary for a Substance Use Counselor is $26.44 per hour. This is 85% lower than the therapy US average of $48.84.
Last updated on September 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Substance Use Counselor compared to Therapist National Averages
$26.44/hour
85% lower than the therapy US average.
$48.84/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Substance Use Counselor jobs?
Only CoreCivic reports pay data for Substance Use Counselors, averaging $26 per hour. CoreCivic also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $30. For comparison, the national average for Substance Use Counselors is $26 per hour — CoreCivic pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $26 | $30 |
Last updated on September 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Substance Use Counselor Jobs
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
- Bent County Correctional Facility
- Las Animas, CO
$30/hour
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
- Crowley County Correctional Facility
- Olney Springs, CO
$30/hour
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
- Midwest Regional Reception Center
- Leavenworth, KS
$27/hour
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
- Lee Adjustment Center
- Beattyville, KY
$26/hour
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
- El Paso Multi-Use Facility
- El Paso, TX
$24/hour
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