Chemical Dependency Counselor

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October 30, 2016

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Chemical Dependency Counselor Job Description

Counselors, Chemical Dependency Gather information about patients using interviews, case histories, observations and assessments. Perform chemical dependency evaluations for patients. Develop individual intervention, treatment and recovery plans. Facilitate and lead group and education sessions. Manage caseload and documentation.

Chemical Dependency Counselor Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Chemical Dependency Counselor is $34978 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $45874. The lowest salary reported was $23767. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Chemical Dependency Counselor is $12.545 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $15.26. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $9.83. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Chemical Dependency Counselor are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Chemical Dependency Counselor. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $39,740 – $49,967
Minnesota – $26,962 – $47,031
New York – $29,324 – $39,998
Ohio – $24,534 – $45,371
South Dakota – $25,517 – $34,407
Texas – $26,079 – $45,615
Washington – $25,760 – $46,027

These are the highest paying cities for a Chemical Dependency Counselor. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Seattle, Washington –
Newport Beach, California –
Austin, Texas –
Cleveland, Ohio –
St. Paul, Minnesota –
Houston, Texas –
Sioux Falls, South Dakota –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Chemical Dependency Counselor from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $34978 while in 2007 it was just $32437.99

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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33%

67%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 33% of Chemical Dependency Counselors were males while 67% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Substance Abuse Counselor
$23,570 – $45,015
Case Manager, Social Services
$24,170 – $42,442
Addiction Counselor Intern
$19,808 – $39,612

Future Jobs

Certified Addiction Drug and Alcohol Counselor
$23,650 – $48,390
Mental Health Counselor
$26,441 – $60,103
Program Manager, Non-Profit Organization
$29,759 – $66,360


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