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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Washington (2026)
$33.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,308/year ($4,776/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $110,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,250 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Washington (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $68,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $57,308 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $68,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,330 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,272 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,308 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,776 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Washington?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Washington is $68,910 per year ($33.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,280 and $90,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Washington?
- On the median salary of $68,910, a single filer in Washington takes home about $57,308 per year ($4,776 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 14,250 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.