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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Missouri (2026)
$27.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,170/year ($3,847/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,130 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Missouri (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $56,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,170 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $56,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,649 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,354 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,737 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,170 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,847 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Missouri?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Missouri is $56,910 per year ($27.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,140 and $72,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $56,910, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $46,170 per year ($3,847 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 8,130 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.