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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$25.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,288/year ($3,774/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,710 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $53,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $45,288 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $53,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,258 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,104 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,288 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,774 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in South Dakota?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in South Dakota is $53,650 per year ($25.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,650 and $62,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $53,650, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $45,288 per year ($3,774 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,710 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in South 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 South 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 South Dakota.