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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Colorado (2026)
$30.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,274/year ($4,189/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,920 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Colorado (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $62,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,274 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $62,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,307 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,773 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,037 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,274 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,189 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Colorado?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Colorado is $62,390 per year ($30.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,920 and $80,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $62,390, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $50,274 per year ($4,189 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 14,920 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.