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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$25.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,373/year ($3,531/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,620 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $52,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,373 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,061 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,979 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,597 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,373 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Pennsylvania is $52,010 per year ($25.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,210 and $65,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $52,010, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $42,373 per year ($3,531 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 30,620 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.