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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$30.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,676/year ($4,223/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,210 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $62,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,676 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $62,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,358 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,806 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,979 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,676 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,223 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in New Jersey?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in New Jersey is $62,820 per year ($30.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,290 and $81,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $62,820, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $50,676 per year ($4,223 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 14,210 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.