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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$31.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,482/year ($4,373/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,170 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $65,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,482 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $65,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,634 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,982 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,022 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,482 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,373 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Rhode Island?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Rhode Island is $65,120 per year ($31.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,470 and $79,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $65,120, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $52,482 per year ($4,373 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 2,170 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.