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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Arizona (2026)
$31.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,419/year ($4,452/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,990 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Arizona (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $65,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,419 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $65,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,656 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,995 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,230 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,419 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,452 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Arizona?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Arizona is $65,300 per year ($31.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,510 and $78,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $65,300, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $53,419 per year ($4,452 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 9,990 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.