The average salary for a drug and alcohol counselor in North Dakota is around $53,990 per year.
Avg Salary
Drug and alcohol counselors earn an average yearly salary of $53,990.
Wages typically start from $42,220 and go up to $64,250.
18% below national average Updated in 2016
Drug and alcohol counselor earnings by seniority
Top-level drug and alcohol counselor earnings begin at:
$30.89 per hour
$64,250 per year
Senior-level drug and alcohol counselor earnings begin at:
$28.35 per hour
$58,960 per year
Mid-level drug and alcohol counselor earnings begin at:
$25.96 per hour
$53,990 per year
Junior-level drug and alcohol counselor earnings begin at:
$23.29 per hour
$48,450 per year
Starting level drug and alcohol counselor earnings begin at:
$20.30 per hour
$42,220 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Drug and alcohol counselor salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $53,990 |
| Alaska | $52,400 |
| New Jersey | $50,010 |
| New Mexico | $49,780 |
| New York | $48,660 |
| Connecticut | $47,430 |
| Vermont | $47,220 |
| Wyoming | $47,140 |
| Maine | $46,890 |
| Nevada | $46,130 |
| Minnesota | $46,070 |
| District of Columbia | $45,050 |
| New Hampshire | $44,740 |
| Maryland | $43,920 |
| Montana | $43,380 |
| Wisconsin | $43,310 |
| Florida | $43,280 |
| Idaho | $42,990 |
| North Carolina | $42,640 |
| Oklahoma | $42,320 |
| Ohio | $41,950 |
| Massachusetts | $41,910 |
| Hawaii | $41,560 |
| Virginia | $41,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,800 |
| Alabama | $40,130 |
| Colorado | $39,600 |
| Kentucky | $39,070 |
| Nebraska | $39,030 |
| Oregon | $38,890 |
| Georgia | $38,720 |
| South Dakota | $38,710 |
| Arizona | $38,590 |
| California | $38,571 |
| Tennessee | $38,530 |
| Louisiana | $38,460 |
| Utah | $38,160 |
| Rhode Island | $37,890 |
| Iowa | $37,500 |
| Delaware | $37,210 |
| Washington | $37,210 |
| Texas | $37,030 |
| Indiana | $36,870 |
| Michigan | $36,570 |
| South Carolina | $35,550 |
| Illinois | $35,390 |
| Missouri | $35,200 |
| Kansas | $33,650 |
| Arkansas | $33,540 |
| West Virginia | $32,180 |
| Mississippi | $27,970 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,550 |
How do drug and alcohol counselor salaries compare to similar careers?
Drug and alcohol counselors earn about the same as related careers in North Dakota. On average, they make less than social workers but more than credit counselors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Social worker salary | $56K |
| Meter reader salary | $56K |
| Landscaper salary | $48K |
| School counselor salary | $53K |
| Police officer salary | $53K |
| Drug and alcohol counselor salary | $54K |
| Probation officer salary | $52K |
| Family social worker salary | $51K |
| Counselor salary | $50K |
| Credit counselor salary | $46K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)