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Common major: Substance Abuse Counseling
$69K/yr
Average Salary
6 years
Years of Education
+19%
Job Growth
Many
Total Jobs
Master's-level clinical role diagnosing and treating substance-use disorders. Independent practice path.
$39K
Starting
$69K
Average
$98K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Master's Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling
Typically 6 years
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Field
Social Services & Nonprofit
Required Degree
Master's Degree
Time in School
6 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+19%
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Pay range
$39K–$98K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+19%
projection unavailable
Number of jobs
—
unavailable
Much faster than average
Strong demand growth expected
Typical duties
Detailed duties for this role are not currently tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. See methodology notes below.
Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 21-1018 (Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $39,090-$98,210, median $59,190.