Addiction Counselor Jobs
Across 1,526 live Addiction Counselor listings, median advertised pay is $62K (75th percentile $71K), based on the 892 that state a salary; 8% are remote or telehealth, 18% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Management and Training (47), Westcare (41), Geogroup (37).
1,526+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 892 roles pay ~$62k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Addiction Medicine Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough addiction medicine listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Mississippi leads at $90k, against a $64k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Maine (6.3/10), Oklahoma (6.2/10), Kentucky (6.2/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $90k | $98k | 4.7/10 | 242 |
| Arkansas | $88k | $97k | 4.1/10 | 274 |
| Alaska | $82k | $81k | 4.6/10 | 30 |
| Oklahoma | $82k | $88k | 6.2/10 | 345 |
| Hawaii | $78k | $63k | 5.4/10 | 11 |
| Idaho | $76k | $75k | 6.1/10 | 168 |
| Connecticut | $75k | $67k | 4.9/10 | 22 |
| Utah | $72k | $69k | 6.0/10 | 26 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $71k | $69k | 5.3/10 | 64 |
| Minnesota | $71k | $65k | 5.2/10 | 41 |
| North Dakota | $70k | $77k | 5.5/10 | 16 |
| Colorado | $69k | $64k | 4.6/10 | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $68k | $63k | 4.1/10 | 22 |
| Kansas | $68k | $72k | 4.6/10 | 35 |
| Massachusetts | $68k | $61k | 6.2/10 | 79 |
| Wyoming | $68k | $73k | 4.4/10 | 5 |
| Florida | $68k | $65k | 5.0/10 | 123 |
| Nevada | $67k | $67k | 5.4/10 | 22 |
| Pennsylvania | $66k | $66k | 5.3/10 | 245 |
| Nebraska | $65k | $69k | 5.9/10 | 19 |
| Washington | $65k | $61k | 5.5/10 | 67 |
| Delaware | $65k | $61k | 4.4/10 | 31 |
| New Mexico | $65k | $66k | 4.9/10 | 29 |
| New Hampshire | $65k | $62k | 5.3/10 | 22 |
| Tennessee | $65k | $70k | 6.1/10 | 87 |
| New Jersey | $64k | $55k | 4.9/10 | 42 |
| Montana | $64k | $64k | 4.4/10 | 26 |
| Michigan | $64k | $63k | 5.8/10 | 63 |
| Oregon | $63k | $55k | 6.0/10 | 88 |
| Maine | $63k | $60k | 6.3/10 | 41 |
| Missouri | $63k | $66k | 5.1/10 | 113 |
| Kentucky | $63k | $67k | 6.2/10 | 68 |
| Ohio | $62k | $65k | 5.5/10 | 119 |
| Indiana | $62k | $65k | 5.4/10 | 79 |
| New York | $62k | $54k | 4.9/10 | 318 |
| California | $62k | $51k | 4.8/10 | 363 |
| Maryland | $62k | $55k | 5.6/10 | 139 |
| South Carolina | $62k | $62k | 5.9/10 | 29 |
| Virginia | $61k | $57k | 5.3/10 | 178 |
| District of Columbia | $61k | $50k | 4.8/10 | 16 |
| North Carolina | $61k | $62k | 5.6/10 | 186 |
| Texas | $59k | $61k | 5.8/10 | 137 |
| Illinois | $59k | $56k | 5.0/10 | 222 |
| Georgia | $59k | $58k | 5.1/10 | 91 |
| South Dakota | $58k | $66k | 5.0/10 | 7 |
| Vermont | $58k | $54k | 5.2/10 | 6 |
| West Virginia | $58k | $61k | 6.0/10 | 46 |
| Alabama | $58k | $61k | 6.0/10 | 21 |
| Wisconsin | $57k | $58k | 5.7/10 | 102 |
| Iowa | $56k | $61k | 4.8/10 | 46 |
| Louisiana | $53k | $58k | 4.9/10 | 44 |
Addiction Counselor Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Most openings | Management and Training (47), Westcare (41), Geogroup (37) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | Boulder Care (gold, 90/100), Porch Light Health (gold, 87/100), Holon Health (silver, 84/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; updated Oct 23, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for Addiction Counselor jobs is $66K. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Addiction Counselor jobs.
How much do counselors earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselor jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselor jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Healing House, Phoenix House of New York, Attic Correctional Services, MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 1,526 counselors positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Addiction Counselor Jobs
Management and Training47 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Westcare41 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Geogroup37 open roles here · WLB 76/100Alpharus Health33 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Pinnacle Treatment Brand29 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Outreach Development24 open roles here · WLB 70/100Gateway Foundation23 open roles here · WLB 72/100
BAART Programs22 open roles here · WLB 73/100