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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$33.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,032/year ($4,753/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,290 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $68,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,032 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $68,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,269 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,250 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$79 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,032 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,753 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in North Dakota?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in North Dakota is $68,630 per year ($33.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,450 and $77,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $68,630, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $57,032 per year ($4,753 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,290 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.