What are the main factors that influence an Addiction Counsellor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Addiction Counsellor?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Addiction Counsellor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Addiction Counsellor's salary?

An Addiction Counsellor's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,228 for beginners, reaching about $55,142 at mid-level, and approach $57,995 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Addiction Counsellor?

Addiction Counsellor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Addiction Counsellor roles are District of Columbia $63,034, California $62,795, Massachusetts $61,958. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Addiction Counsellor roles make?

Salaries for Addiction Counsellor level roles vary by specialization: Addiction Psychiatrist: $284,784; Genetic Counsellor: $97,471; Mental Health Counsellor: $68,509; Addiction Counselor: $65,900; Telephone Counsellor: $63,647.

Addiction Counsellor Salary in Virginia

How much does an Addiction Counsellor make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Addiction Counsellor in Virginia is $57,330 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Addiction Counsellor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,405
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,172 to $64,174
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,476

10% $47,476

50% (Median) $57,330

90% $70,405

Addiction Counsellor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,174	$5,348	$1,234	$31
Average	$57,330	$4,777	$1,102	$28
25th Percentile	$52,172	$4,348	$1,003	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Addiction Counsellor Salaries

An Addiction Counsellor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Addiction Counsellor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Addiction Counsellor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,228
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,609
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,142
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,094
Expert (over 8 years): $57,995

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Addiction Counsellor	less than 1 year	$54,228
Early Career Level Addiction Counsellor	1-2 years	$54,609
Mid-Level Level Addiction Counsellor	2-4 years	$55,142
Senior-Level Level Addiction Counsellor	5-8 years	$56,094
Expert Level Addiction Counsellor	over 8 years	$57,995

How Do Addiction Counsellor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Addiction Counsellors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,034.
California: $62,795.
Massachusetts: $61,958.

District of Columbia $63,034 California $62,795 Massachusetts $61,958 Washington $61,731 New Jersey $61,708 Alaska $61,628 Connecticut $60,842 New York $60,524

Hawaii $59,505 Rhode Island $59,026 Maryland $58,702 Minnesota $58,258 Colorado $58,087 Illinois $58,030 Oregon $57,814 Delaware $57,654

New Hampshire $57,554 Virginia $57,330 Pennsylvania $56,675 Nevada $56,345 North Dakota $56,237 Michigan $56,066 Wisconsin $56,003 Vermont $55,878

Texas $55,531 Maine $55,508 Arizona $55,474 Ohio $55,434 Georgia $54,910 Indiana $54,648 Wyoming $54,597 Utah $54,517

Iowa $54,483 Kansas $54,210 Louisiana $54,130 North Carolina $54,102 Missouri $54,090 Florida $53,868 Montana $53,749 Nebraska $53,635

Kentucky $53,572 South Carolina $53,345 Tennessee $53,202 Idaho $53,145 New Mexico $52,730 Oklahoma $52,639 Alabama $52,303 South Dakota $51,739

Arkansas $51,432 West Virginia $51,267 Mississippi $50,771

Top Paying Cities for Addiction Counsellor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $52,724
Lambsburg: $52,836
Laurel Fork: $52,895

Ivanhoe, VA $52,724

Lambsburg, VA $52,836

Laurel Fork, VA $52,895

Marion, VA $52,449

Max Meadows, VA $52,808

Meadowview, VA $51,977

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $52,398

Rocky Gap, VA $52,427

Ruther Glen, VA $55,303

Sealston, VA $56,734

Sharps, VA $55,060

Spotsylvania, VA $55,820

Sparta, VA $55,527

Stafford, VA $58,372

Stratford, VA $56,137

Tappahannock, VA $55,400

Thornburg, VA $56,003

Unionville, VA $55,095

Village, VA $55,331

Warsaw, VA $55,527

Weems, VA $54,438

Sandy Point, VA $55,600

White Stone, VA $54,286

Wicomico Church, VA $54,682

Woodford, VA $55,775

Zacata, VA $55,963

Winchester, VA $55,700

Bentonville, VA $55,223

Berryville, VA $56,504

Boyce, VA $56,607

Brucetown, VA $55,737

Chester Gap, VA $56,277

Clear Brook, VA $55,457

Cross Junction, VA $53,658

Fishers Hill, VA $54,430

Flint Hill, VA $55,972

Front Royal, VA $56,004

Gore, VA $53,959

Hume, VA $56,729

Huntly, VA $56,066

Strasburg, VA $54,217

Linden, VA $56,866

Markham, VA $56,854

Maurertown, VA $53,480

Middletown, VA $55,276

Millwood, VA $56,506

Rileyville, VA $54,605

Earlysville, VA $53,804

Esmont, VA $53,306

Faber, VA $53,070

Fishersville, VA $53,564

Free Union, VA $53,715

Gordonsville, VA $54,278

Greenwood, VA $53,499

Ivy, VA $53,827

Keene, VA $53,522

Keswick, VA $53,933

Locust Dale, VA $54,521

Lovingston, VA $52,501

Lyndhurst, VA $52,897

Montpelier Station, VA $54,291

Nellysford, VA $52,958

North Garden, VA $53,469

Orange, VA $54,823

Palmyra, VA $53,957

Piney River, VA $52,257

Quinque, VA $53,941

Roseland, VA $52,458

Ruckersville, VA $53,919

Schuyler, VA $53,119

Shipman, VA $52,493

Somerset, VA $54,294

Stanardsville, VA $53,762

Troy, VA $54,016

Tyro, VA $52,601

Waynesboro, VA $53,646

White Hall, VA $53,742

Woodberry Forest, VA $54,504

Achilles, VA $53,675

Amelia Court House, VA $54,672

Ark, VA $54,017

Arvonia, VA $53,538

Ashland, VA $55,204

Aylett, VA $55,230

Barhamsville, VA $54,435

Beaumont, VA $54,659

Beaverdam, VA $55,199

Bena, VA $53,660

Bohannon, VA $53,880

Bremo Bluff, VA $53,885

Bruington, VA $55,120

Bumpass, VA $55,116

Cardinal, VA $53,904

Cartersville, VA $54,331

Charles City, VA $54,775

Christchurch, VA $54,328

Church View, VA $54,454

Cobbs Creek, VA $54,053

Columbia, VA $54,190

Crozier, VA $55,024

Cumberland, VA $53,889

Deltaville, VA $54,098

Diggs, VA $53,901

Redwood, VA $52,456

Rich Creek, VA $52,635

Ridgeway, VA $53,002

Riner, VA $52,630

Ripplemead, VA $52,493

Rocky Mount, VA $52,504

Salem, VA $52,248

Sandy Level, VA $52,616

Shawsville, VA $52,409

Spencer, VA $52,989

Staffordsville, VA $52,725

Stanleytown, VA $53,089

Stuart, VA $52,975

Thaxton, VA $52,346

Troutville, VA $52,326

Union Hall, VA $52,513

Vesta, VA $52,908

Villamont, VA $52,320

Vinton, VA $52,222

Wirtz, VA $52,351

Woolwine, VA $52,871

Bristol, VA $50,934

Abingdon, VA $51,689

Andover, VA $51,535

Appalachia, VA $51,535

Bee, VA $52,172

Ben Hur, VA $51,749

Big Stone Gap, VA $51,076

Birchleaf, VA $52,224

Blackwater, VA $51,140

Castlewood, VA $51,289

Cleveland, VA $51,912

Clinchco, VA $52,178

Clintwood, VA $52,118

Coeburn, VA $51,621

Damascus, VA $52,094

Dante, VA $51,915

Davenport, VA $52,274

Dryden, VA $51,243

Duffield, VA $50,809

Dungannon, VA $50,995

East Stone Gap, VA $51,184

Ewing, VA $52,403

Fort Blackmore, VA $50,668

Gate City, VA $50,322

Haysi, VA $52,476

Hiltons, VA $50,441

Honaker, VA $52,201

Jonesville, VA $51,875

Keokee, VA $51,395

Lebanon, VA $51,710

Mc Clure, VA $51,925

Mendota, VA $50,950

Nickelsville, VA $50,736

Nora, VA $51,788

Norton, VA $51,591

Pennington Gap, VA $51,382

Pound, VA $51,804

Rosedale, VA $52,144

Rose Hill, VA $52,311

Saint Charles, VA $51,684

Saint Paul, VA $51,616

Weber City, VA $50,168

Whitetop, VA $52,298

Wise, VA $51,729

Pulaski, VA $52,860

Atkins, VA $52,413

Austinville, VA $52,837

Barren Springs, VA $52,882

Bastian, VA $52,421

Bland, VA $52,544

Broadford, VA $52,366

Cana, VA $52,918

Ceres, VA $52,371

Chilhowie, VA $52,353

Cripple Creek, VA $52,590

Crockett, VA $52,577

Draper, VA $52,816

Dugspur, VA $52,854

Elk Creek, VA $52,553

Emory, VA $52,205

Fancy Gap, VA $52,872

Fries, VA $52,729

Galax, VA $52,815

Glade Spring, VA $52,101

Rural Retreat, VA $52,511

Saltville, VA $52,376

Speedwell, VA $52,545

Sugar Grove, VA $52,426

Tannersville, VA $52,335

Troutdale, VA $52,389

Willis, VA $52,827

Woodlawn, VA $52,848

Wytheville, VA $52,699

Staunton, VA $53,581

Augusta Springs, VA $53,354

Bacova, VA $53,104

Blue Grass, VA $53,125

Brownsburg, VA $52,808

Buena Vista, VA $52,375

Churchville, VA $53,730

Clifton Forge, VA $52,924

Covington, VA $52,638

Craigsville, VA $53,360

Crimora, VA $53,785

Deerfield, VA $53,402

Doe Hill, VA $53,357

Fairfield, VA $52,730

Fort Defiance, VA $53,825

Glen Wilton, VA $52,724

Goshen, VA $53,131

Greenville, VA $53,098

Grottoes, VA $53,835

Head Waters, VA $53,445

Hot Springs, VA $52,956

Iron Gate, VA $53,015

Lexington, VA $52,823

Low Moor, VA $52,891

Mc Dowell, VA $53,378

Middlebrook, VA $53,111

Millboro, VA $53,152

Mint Spring, VA $53,378

Montebello, VA $52,627

Monterey, VA $53,224

Mount Sidney, VA $53,848

Mustoe, VA $53,312

New Hope, VA $53,817

Port Republic, VA $53,806

Raphine, VA $52,872

Rockbridge Baths, VA $52,924

Selma, VA $52,943

Steeles Tavern, VA $52,980

Stuarts Draft, VA $53,178

Swoope, VA $53,486

Verona, VA $53,849

Vesuvius, VA $52,508

Warm Springs, VA $53,120

West Augusta, VA $53,518

Weyers Cave, VA $53,862

Williamsville, VA $53,407

Lynchburg, VA $51,591

Altavista, VA $52,081

Alton, VA $53,219

Amherst, VA $51,942

Appomattox, VA $52,035

Bedford, VA $52,353

Big Island, VA $52,066

Blairs, VA $53,206

Brookneal, VA $52,287

Buffalo Junction, VA $53,387

Callands, VA $52,949

Chatham, VA $52,992

Clifford, VA $52,021

Clover, VA $53,089

Cluster Springs, VA $53,384

Coleman Falls, VA $51,805

Concord, VA $51,662

Crystal Hill, VA $53,007

Danville, VA $53,248

Hillsville, VA $52,918

Carson, VA $54,956

Hiwassee, VA $52,744

Independence, VA $52,561

Annandale, VA $62,539

Burke, VA $61,953

Dumfries, VA $60,139

Dunn Loring, VA $62,619

Fairfax, VA $61,684

Fairfax Station, VA $61,517

Falls Church, VA $62,674

Fort Belvoir, VA $61,916

Great Falls, VA $61,686

Greenway, VA $62,673

Lorton, VA $61,567

Merrifield, VA $62,475

Mc Lean, VA $62,667

West Mclean, VA $62,673

Mount Vernon, VA $62,148

Newington, VA $62,006

Dry Fork, VA $53,103

Brooke, VA $57,948

Evington, VA $51,878

Forest, VA $51,776

Gladstone, VA $52,080

Gladys, VA $52,081

Glasgow, VA $52,414

Goode, VA $51,948

Gretna, VA $52,615

Halifax, VA $53,203

Howardsville, VA $53,118

Hurt, VA $52,320

Java, VA $52,931

Ararat, VA $52,905

Axton, VA $53,068

Bassett, VA $53,030

Belspring, VA $52,754

Bent Mountain, VA $52,307

Blacksburg, VA $52,505

Blue Ridge, VA $52,289

Boones Mill, VA $52,270

Buchanan, VA $52,466

Callaway, VA $52,406

Christiansburg, VA $52,511

Cascade, VA $53,022

Catawba, VA $52,376

Check, VA $52,488

Claudville, VA $52,873

Cloverdale, VA $52,192

Collinsville, VA $53,206

Copper Hill, VA $52,418

Critz, VA $52,958

Daleville, VA $52,245

Dublin, VA $52,782

Eagle Rock, VA $52,617

Eggleston, VA $52,676

Elliston, VA $52,365

Ferrum, VA $52,700

Fieldale, VA $53,130

Fincastle, VA $52,408

Floyd, VA $52,704

Glade Hill, VA $52,469

Glen Lyn, VA $52,508

Goodview, VA $52,283

Hardy, VA $52,262

Henry, VA $52,779

Huddleston, VA $52,456

Keeling, VA $53,153

Chester, VA $55,215

Chesterfield, VA $55,182

Church Road, VA $55,000

Colonial Heights, VA $55,238

Courtland, VA $53,910

Dendron, VA $54,072

Dewitt, VA $54,824

Dinwiddie, VA $54,973

Disputanta, VA $55,018

Dolphin, VA $54,221

Drewryville, VA $53,792

Ebony, VA $53,421

Elberon, VA $53,849

Emporia, VA $53,913

Ford, VA $54,872

Franklin, VA $53,744

Freeman, VA $54,209

Gasburg, VA $53,536

Hopewell, VA $55,124

Ivor, VA $53,831

Jarratt, VA $54,379

Lawrenceville, VA $54,020

Mc Kenney, VA $54,680

Meredithville, VA $53,942

Newsoms, VA $53,567

Prince George, VA $55,176

Rawlings, VA $54,470

Sedley, VA $53,982

Skippers, VA $53,698

Spring Grove, VA $54,364

Stony Creek, VA $54,677

Surry, VA $53,717

Sussex, VA $54,554

Sutherland, VA $55,129

Valentines, VA $53,586

Wakefield, VA $54,051

Warfield, VA $54,514

Waverly, VA $54,476

White Plains, VA $53,556

Wilsons, VA $54,709

Yale, VA $54,334

Zuni, VA $53,810

Claremont, VA $54,437

Farmville, VA $53,416

Baskerville, VA $53,329

Indian Valley, VA $52,780

Mc Coy, VA $52,666

Martinsville, VA $53,118

Meadows Of Dan, VA $52,922

Moneta, VA $52,370

Montvale, VA $52,369

Narrows, VA $52,667

Newbern, VA $52,713

New Castle, VA $52,411

Newport, VA $52,531

New River, VA $52,858

Oriskany, VA $52,513

Paint Bank, VA $52,430

Parrott, VA $52,691

Patrick Springs, VA $53,018

Pearisburg, VA $52,719

Pembroke, VA $52,718

Penhook, VA $52,643

Pilot, VA $52,529

Pittsville, VA $52,617

Radford, VA $52,799

Long Island, VA $52,279

Lowry, VA $52,046

Lynch Station, VA $52,285

Madison Heights, VA $51,592

Monroe, VA $51,850

Naruna, VA $52,121

Nathalie, VA $52,751

Natural Bridge, VA $52,580

Natural Bridge Station, VA $52,353

Nelson, VA $53,466

Norwood, VA $52,280

Ringgold, VA $53,173

Rustburg, VA $51,711

Scottsburg, VA $53,276

Scottsville, VA $53,564

South Boston, VA $53,322

Spout Spring, VA $51,806

Sutherlin, VA $53,177

Sweet Briar, VA $51,745

Vernon Hill, VA $53,115

Virgilina, VA $53,339

Wingina, VA $52,590

Amonate, VA $52,473

Bandy, VA $52,358

Big Rock, VA $52,643

Bishop, VA $52,363

Bluefield, VA $52,525

Boissevain, VA $52,396

Breaks, VA $52,557

Burkes Garden, VA $52,417

Cedar Bluff, VA $52,494

Doran, VA $52,709

Falls Mills, VA $52,396

Grundy, VA $52,731

Horsepen, VA $52,384

Hurley, VA $52,460

Jewell Ridge, VA $52,494

Keen Mountain, VA $52,698

Mavisdale, VA $52,499

Maxie, VA $52,653

North Tazewell, VA $52,486

Oakwood, VA $52,728

Pilgrims Knob, VA $52,585

Pocahontas, VA $52,413

Pounding Mill, VA $52,567

Raven, VA $52,684

Red Ash, VA $52,733

Richlands, VA $52,703

Rowe, VA $52,518

Shortt Gap, VA $52,635

Swords Creek, VA $52,503

Tazewell, VA $52,403

Vansant, VA $52,504

Whitewood, VA $52,510

Wolford, VA $52,519

Boydton, VA $53,443

Bracey, VA $53,580

Brodnax, VA $53,786

Buckingham, VA $52,845

Burkeville, VA $53,662

Charlotte Court House, VA $52,894

Chase City, VA $53,168

Clarksville, VA $53,538

Crewe, VA $54,004

Cullen, VA $52,736

Dillwyn, VA $53,372

Drakes Branch, VA $53,162

Dundas, VA $53,953

Evergreen, VA $52,086

Fort Mitchell, VA $53,161

Green Bay, VA $53,366

Hampden Sydney, VA $53,497

Kenbridge, VA $53,664

Keysville, VA $53,157

La Crosse, VA $53,498

Lunenburg, VA $53,258

Meherrin, VA $53,263

Nottoway, VA $53,922

Pamplin, VA $52,560

Phenix, VA $52,322

Prospect, VA $52,890

Randolph, VA $52,980

Red House, VA $52,169

Red Oak, VA $53,236

Rice, VA $53,731

Saxe, VA $53,121

Skipwith, VA $53,273

South Hill, VA $53,478

Victoria, VA $53,445

Wylliesburg, VA $53,189

Roanoke, VA $52,155

Wachapreague, VA $54,154

Wardtown, VA $54,049

Wattsville, VA $54,205

Willis Wharf, VA $54,138

Windsor, VA $53,677

Withams, VA $54,162

Norfolk, VA $53,402

Newport News, VA $53,521

Fort Eustis, VA $53,542

Hampton, VA $53,554

Fort Monroe, VA $53,525

Poquoson, VA $53,536

Yorktown, VA $53,600

Lackey, VA $53,621

Seaford, VA $53,556

Portsmouth, VA $53,416

Fort Lee, VA $55,235

Petersburg, VA $55,235

Virginia State University, VA $55,235

Alberta, VA $54,143

Ammon, VA $54,869

Blackstone, VA $54,405

Boykins, VA $53,630

Branchville, VA $53,503

Capron, VA $53,895

Round Hill, VA $57,907

Catharpin, VA $60,077

Delaplane, VA $57,301

Ashburn, VA $60,326

Chantilly, VA $60,960

Gainesville, VA $59,588

Hamilton, VA $58,688

Lincoln, VA $58,630

Sterling, VA $61,059

Haymarket, VA $59,531

Herndon, VA $61,284

Leesburg, VA $59,378

Lovettsville, VA $58,062

Nokesville, VA $59,661

Upperville, VA $57,491

Warrenton, VA $57,700

Reston, VA $61,637

Waterford, VA $58,591

The Plains, VA $58,756

Doswell, VA $55,223

Dutton, VA $54,042

Fork Union, VA $54,051

Foster, VA $53,868

Glen Allen, VA $55,347

Gloucester, VA $53,985

Gloucester Point, VA $53,658

Goochland, VA $54,743

Grimstead, VA $54,003

Gum Spring, VA $54,743

Gwynn, VA $54,003

Hadensville, VA $54,658

Hallieford, VA $53,987

Hanover, VA $55,234

Hardyville, VA $54,147

Hartfield, VA $54,166

Hayes, VA $53,692

Henrico, VA $55,388

Hudgins, VA $53,961

Jamaica, VA $54,635

Jamestown, VA $53,815

Jetersville, VA $54,045

Kents Store, VA $54,172

King And Queen Court House, VA $54,718

King William, VA $55,001

Lanexa, VA $54,633

Lightfoot, VA $54,079

Little Plymouth, VA $54,649

Locust Hill, VA $54,328

Louisa, VA $54,734

Macon, VA $54,797

Maidens, VA $54,952

Manakin Sabot, VA $55,132

Mannboro, VA $54,774

Manquin, VA $55,162

Maryus, VA $53,665

Mascot, VA $54,488

Mathews, VA $53,900

Burgess, VA $54,834

Accomac, VA $54,111

Assawoman, VA $54,133

Atlantic, VA $54,206

Battery Park, VA $53,529

Belle Haven, VA $54,080

Birdsnest, VA $53,978

Bloxom, VA $54,195

Cape Charles, VA $53,904

Capeville, VA $53,915

Carrollton, VA $53,522

Carrsville, VA $53,766

Cheriton, VA $53,909

Chesapeake, VA $53,542

Chincoteague Island, VA $54,241

Wallops Island, VA $54,201

Craddockville, VA $54,089

Davis Wharf, VA $54,077

Eastville, VA $53,930

Exmore, VA $54,057

Franktown, VA $53,996

Greenbackville, VA $54,364

Greenbush, VA $54,208

Hacksneck, VA $54,058

Hallwood, VA $54,180

Harborton, VA $54,191

Horntown, VA $54,272

Oak Hall, VA $54,160

Isle Of Wight, VA $53,642

Jamesville, VA $54,027

Jenkins Bridge, VA $54,188

Keller, VA $54,123

Locustville, VA $54,121

Machipongo, VA $53,970

Mappsville, VA $54,168

Marionville, VA $53,969

Mears, VA $54,140

Melfa, VA $54,130

Modest Town, VA $54,270

Nassawadox, VA $54,026

Nelsonia, VA $54,274

New Church, VA $54,254

Onancock, VA $54,176

Onley, VA $54,116

Oyster, VA $53,922

Painter, VA $54,090

Parksley, VA $54,205

Pungoteague, VA $54,113

Quinby, VA $53,971

Rescue, VA $53,526

Sanford, VA $54,263

Saxis, VA $54,272

Seaview, VA $53,911

Smithfield, VA $53,584

Suffolk, VA $53,559

Tangier, VA $54,406

Tasley, VA $54,232

Temperanceville, VA $54,180

Townsend, VA $53,921

Virginia Beach, VA $54,256

Dulles, VA $61,654

Aldie, VA $59,708

Amissville, VA $56,803

Arcola, VA $60,306

Manassas, VA $60,405

Marshall, VA $57,636

Middleburg, VA $58,696

Catlett, VA $58,971

Centreville, VA $60,649

Clifton, VA $61,160

Orlean, VA $57,117

Paeonian Springs, VA $58,969

Paris, VA $57,117

Philomont, VA $58,522

Purcellville, VA $58,088

Bluemont, VA $57,311

Bristow, VA $59,937

Broad Run, VA $58,870

Calverton, VA $58,737

Casanova, VA $58,835

Rectortown, VA $57,565

Mechanicsville, VA $55,277

Midlothian, VA $55,193

Millers Tavern, VA $55,271

Mineral, VA $55,072

Moon, VA $53,923

Moseley, VA $55,009

New Canton, VA $53,818

New Kent, VA $54,975

New Point, VA $53,788

Newtown, VA $55,440

Norge, VA $54,159

North, VA $53,970

Oilville, VA $55,022

Onemo, VA $53,855

Ordinary, VA $53,738

Port Haywood, VA $53,780

Powhatan, VA $54,840

Providence Forge, VA $54,880

Quinton, VA $55,161

Rockville, VA $55,084

Ruthville, VA $54,767

Saint Stephens Church, VA $55,264

Saluda, VA $54,349

Sandston, VA $55,289

Sandy Hook, VA $54,733

Schley, VA $53,866

Severn, VA $53,694

Shacklefords, VA $54,379

State Farm, VA $54,979

Stevensville, VA $54,848

Studley, VA $55,273

Susan, VA $53,801

Toano, VA $54,328

Topping, VA $54,280

Trevilians, VA $54,700

Richmond, VA $55,403

Urbanna, VA $54,538

Wake, VA $54,198

Walkerton, VA $54,926

Ware Neck, VA $53,887

Water View, VA $54,527

West Point, VA $54,714

White Marsh, VA $53,798

Wicomico, VA $53,703

Williamsburg, VA $53,796

Woods Cross Roads, VA $53,991

Montpelier, VA $55,002

Oakton, VA $61,827

Occoquan, VA $61,371

Quantico, VA $59,332

Springfield, VA $62,377

Triangle, VA $59,761

Vienna, VA $62,376

Woodbridge, VA $60,928

Arlington, VA $62,690

Fort Myer, VA $62,692

Mattaponi, VA $54,511

Dhs, VA $62,691

Fort Valley, VA $54,199

Star Tannery, VA $53,669

Stephens City, VA $55,721

Stephenson, VA $55,758

Toms Brook, VA $54,168

White Post, VA $56,200

Woodstock, VA $53,721

Culpeper, VA $55,495

Aroda, VA $54,136

Banco, VA $54,319

Bealeton, VA $57,454

Boston, VA $55,348

Brandy Station, VA $56,468

Brightwood, VA $54,595

Castleton, VA $55,957

Elkwood, VA $56,394

Etlan, VA $54,470

Goldvein, VA $57,708

Graves Mill, VA $54,062

Haywood, VA $54,581

Hood, VA $53,722

Jeffersonton, VA $57,098

Leon, VA $54,826

Lignum, VA $56,068

Madison, VA $54,057

Midland, VA $58,026

Mitchells, VA $55,053

Oakpark, VA $54,400

Pratts, VA $54,051

Radiant, VA $54,252

Rapidan, VA $54,741

Remington, VA $56,997

Reva, VA $54,886

Richardsville, VA $56,536

Rixeyville, VA $56,390

Rochelle, VA $54,035

Somerville, VA $58,137

Sperryville, VA $54,833

Stevensburg, VA $56,180

Sumerduck, VA $57,013

Syria, VA $53,853

Viewtown, VA $56,427

Washington, VA $55,795

Wolftown, VA $53,725

Woodville, VA $55,374

Harrisonburg, VA $53,945

Basye, VA $53,514

Bergton, VA $53,349

Bridgewater, VA $53,844

Broadway, VA $53,678

Criders, VA $53,444

Dayton, VA $53,659

Edinburg, VA $53,605

Elkton, VA $53,766

Alexandria, VA $62,684

Fredericksburg, VA $56,796

Bowling Green, VA $55,694

Burr Hill, VA $55,701

Callao, VA $55,380

Caret, VA $56,041

Center Cross, VA $55,087

Champlain, VA $55,913

Coles Point, VA $56,122

Colonial Beach, VA $56,438

Corbin, VA $56,089

Dahlgren, VA $58,289

Dogue, VA $56,400

Dunnsville, VA $55,285

Edwardsville, VA $54,905

Farnham, VA $55,067

Garrisonville, VA $58,767

Hague, VA $55,716

Hartwood, VA $56,960

Haynesville, VA $55,670

Heathsville, VA $54,854

Hustle, VA $55,946

Irvington, VA $54,414

Jersey, VA $56,478

Kilmarnock, VA $54,460

King George, VA $57,359

Kinsale, VA $55,609

Ladysmith, VA $55,373

Lancaster, VA $54,594

Laneview, VA $54,726

Lively, VA $54,644

Locust Grove, VA $55,717

Loretto, VA $55,957

Lottsburg, VA $55,277

Merry Point, VA $54,508

Milford, VA $55,489

Mollusk, VA $54,528

Montross, VA $56,081

Morattico, VA $54,811

Mount Holly, VA $55,894

Ninde, VA $57,486

Nuttsville, VA $54,757

Oldhams, VA $55,564

Ophelia, VA $54,863

Partlow, VA $55,853

Port Royal, VA $55,942

Rappahannock Academy, VA $55,953

Reedville, VA $54,822

Rhoadesville, VA $55,191

Rollins Fork, VA $56,435

Fulks Run, VA $53,544

Hinton, VA $53,494

Keezletown, VA $53,755

Lacey Spring, VA $53,782

Linville, VA $53,754

Luray, VA $53,926

Mc Gaheysville, VA $53,817

Mount Crawford, VA $53,819

Mount Jackson, VA $53,643

Mount Solon, VA $53,650

New Market, VA $53,767

Orkney Springs, VA $53,527

Penn Laird, VA $53,841

Quicksburg, VA $53,696

Pleasant Valley, VA $53,812

Shenandoah, VA $53,785

Singers Glen, VA $53,751

Stanley, VA $53,790

Timberville, VA $53,776

Charlottesville, VA $53,872

Afton, VA $53,276

Arrington, VA $52,216

Barboursville, VA $54,082

Batesville, VA $53,744

Covesville, VA $53,280

Crozet, VA $53,770

Dyke, VA $53,743

Ruby, VA $58,486

Addiction Counsellor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Addiction Counsellor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Addiction Counsellor positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Addiction Counsellor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Addiction Counsellor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$68,796	$33.0	20%

Addiction Counsellor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Addiction Counsellor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$52,172

Average $57,330/year

$64,174

$4,348

Average $4,777/month

$5,348

$1,003

Average $1,102/week

$1,234

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,174	$5,348	$1,234	$31
Average	$57,330	$4,777	$1,102	$28
25th Percentile	$52,172	$4,348	$1,003	$25

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