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Peer-recovery role using lived experience to support people in early sobriety. Certification path varies by state.
$33,280
Lower reported wage
$45,120
Median
$63,850
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 21-1093 (Social and Human Service Assistants): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $33,280-$63,850, median $45,120.
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Ask whether any internship, field placement, or supervised training in your chosen route is paid; arrangements vary. [1]
Compare tuition after aid, required supplies and exams, travel, and any unpaid training time for the route you choose.
Planning questions: request a written estimate from each program or sponsor. A total cost has not been verified here.
A related major can be preparation; it does not by itself qualify you for the career.
Helpful background, but a counseling degree is not a universal requirement for peer support. [1]
Offer nonclinical peer support, share recovery resources, and support self-directed goals. [1]
Recovery organizations, community programs, and behavioral-health teams. [1]
Hours vary with the program and people served; some services extend beyond weekdays. [1]
Respectful use of lived experience and clear boundaries support mutual trust. [1]
Experience can lead to peer-team coordination or training responsibilities. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.