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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Utah (2026)
$30.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,641/year ($4,220/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,320 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Utah (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $63,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,641 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $63,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,487 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,888 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,875 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,641 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,220 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Utah?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Utah is $63,890 per year ($30.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,040 and $93,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Utah?
- On the median salary of $63,890, a single filer in Utah takes home about $50,641 per year ($4,220 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 6,320 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.