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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Nevada (2026)
$27.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,148/year ($4,012/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,810 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Nevada (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $57,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $48,148 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $57,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,685 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,377 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,148 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,012 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Nevada?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Nevada is $57,210 per year ($27.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,170 and $77,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $57,210, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $48,148 per year ($4,012 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,810 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.