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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$28.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,936/year ($3,911/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,110 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $58,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,936 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $58,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,874 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,497 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,474 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,936 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,911 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Minnesota?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Minnesota is $58,780 per year ($28.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,910 and $65,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $58,780, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $46,936 per year ($3,911 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 7,110 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.