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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$24.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,797/year ($3,483/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,570 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $51,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,797 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $51,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,010 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,946 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,828 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,797 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,483 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Arkansas?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Arkansas is $51,580 per year ($24.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,940 and $67,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $51,580, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $41,797 per year ($3,483 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 2,570 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.