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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$26.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,244/year ($3,854/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,690 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $54,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $46,244 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
| Gross (median) | $54,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,401 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,195 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,244 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,854 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in New Hampshire?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in New Hampshire is $54,840 per year ($26.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,580 and $69,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $54,840, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $46,244 per year ($3,854 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 3,690 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.