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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Maryland (2026)
$28.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,396/year ($3,950/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,730 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Maryland (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $59,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,396 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,964 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,554 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,616 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,396 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Maryland?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Maryland is $59,530 per year ($28.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,030 and $73,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $59,530, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $47,396 per year ($3,950 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 9,730 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.