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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$18.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,878/year ($2,657/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,420 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $37,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,878 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $37,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,369 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,900 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$762 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,878 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,657 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Louisiana?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Louisiana is $37,910 per year ($18.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,970 and $55,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $37,910, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $31,878 per year ($2,657 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 6,420 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.