The average salary for a drug and alcohol counselor in Washington is around $37,210 per year.
Avg Salary
Drug and alcohol counselors earn an average yearly salary of $37,210.
Wages typically start from $25,850 and go up to $54,460.
48% below national average Updated in 2016
Drug and alcohol counselor earnings by seniority
Top-level drug and alcohol counselor earnings begin at:
$26.18 per hour
$54,460 per year
Senior-level drug and alcohol counselor earnings begin at:
$22.19 per hour
$46,160 per year
Mid-level drug and alcohol counselor earnings begin at:
$17.89 per hour
$37,210 per year
Junior-level drug and alcohol counselor earnings begin at:
$14.53 per hour
$30,220 per year
Starting level drug and alcohol counselor earnings begin at:
$12.43 per hour
$25,850 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 Washington. On average, they make less than financial clerks but more than security guards.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Financial clerk salary | $42K |
| Medical administrative assistant salary | $41K |
| American sign language interpreter salary | $43K |
| Esthetician salary | $36K |
| Piano tuner salary | $41K |
| Drug and alcohol counselor salary | $37K |
| Hairdresser salary | $30K |
| Tour guide salary | $32K |
| Switchboard operator salary | $34K |
| Security guard salary | $31K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)