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

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

How does experience change An Addiction Counselor Assistant's salary?

An Addiction Counselor Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,058 for beginners, reaching about $56,447 at mid-level, and approach $56,650 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Addiction Counselor Assistant?

Addiction Counselor Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Addiction Counselor Assistant roles are District of Columbia $60,011, California $59,784, Massachusetts $58,987. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Addiction Counselor Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Addiction Counselor Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Addiction Counselor: $65,900; Addiction Treatment Case Manager: $62,600; Certified Addiction Counselor: $56,317; Addiction Mental Health Assessor: $55,828; Counselor Assistant: $52,556.

Addiction Counselor Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Addiction Counselor Assistant make in Delaware? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Addiction Counselor Assistant in Delaware is $54,889 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,203
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,425 to $59,765
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,449

10% $44,449

50% (Median) $54,889

90% $64,203

Addiction Counselor Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,765	$4,980	$1,149	$29
Average	$54,889	$4,574	$1,056	$26
25th Percentile	$49,425	$4,119	$950	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Addiction Counselor Assistant Salaries

An Addiction Counselor Assistant'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 Counselor Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Addiction Counselor Assistant'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): $52,058
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,874
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,447
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,447
Expert (over 8 years): $56,650

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Addiction Counselor Assistant	less than 1 year	$52,058
Early Career Level Addiction Counselor Assistant	1-2 years	$53,874
Mid-Level Level Addiction Counselor Assistant	2-4 years	$56,447
Senior-Level Level Addiction Counselor Assistant	5-8 years	$56,447
Expert Level Addiction Counselor Assistant	over 8 years	$56,650

How Do Addiction Counselor Assistant 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 Counselor Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,011.
California: $59,784.
Massachusetts: $58,987.

District of Columbia $60,011 California $59,784 Massachusetts $58,987 Washington $58,770 New Jersey $58,748 Alaska $58,672 Connecticut $57,925 New York $57,621

Hawaii $56,651 Rhode Island $56,195 Maryland $55,887 Minnesota $55,464 Colorado $55,301 Illinois $55,247 Oregon $55,041 Delaware $54,889

New Hampshire $54,794 Virginia $54,580 Pennsylvania $53,957 Nevada $53,643 North Dakota $53,540 Michigan $53,377 Wisconsin $53,317 Vermont $53,198

Texas $52,868 Maine $52,846 Arizona $52,813 Ohio $52,775 Georgia $52,277 Indiana $52,027 Wyoming $51,979 Utah $51,903

Iowa $51,870 Kansas $51,610 Louisiana $51,534 North Carolina $51,507 Missouri $51,496 Florida $51,285 Montana $51,171 Nebraska $51,063

Kentucky $51,003 South Carolina $50,786 Tennessee $50,651 Idaho $50,597 New Mexico $50,201 Oklahoma $50,114 Alabama $49,794 South Dakota $49,258

Arkansas $48,965 West Virginia $48,808 Mississippi $48,336

Top Paying Cities for Addiction Counselor Assistant

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:

Lincoln: $54,642
Little Creek: $55,042
Magnolia: $54,963

Lincoln, DE $54,642

Little Creek, DE $55,042

Magnolia, DE $54,963

Milford, DE $54,781

Marydel, DE $54,871

Millsboro, DE $54,413

Millville, DE $54,497

Milton, DE $54,591

Nassau, DE $54,631

Ocean View, DE $54,488

Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,592

Seaford, DE $54,623

Selbyville, DE $54,397

Smyrna, DE $55,080

Viola, DE $54,826

Woodside, DE $54,974

Bear, DE $54,847

Newark, DE $54,826

Claymont, DE $54,939

Delaware City, DE $54,881

Hockessin, DE $54,822

Kirkwood, DE $54,871

Middletown, DE $54,892

Montchanin, DE $54,834

New Castle, DE $54,842

Odessa, DE $54,919

Port Penn, DE $54,956

Rockland, DE $54,839

Saint Georges, DE $54,875

Townsend, DE $54,959

Winterthur, DE $54,846

Lewes, DE $54,612

Wilmington, DE $54,824

Dover, DE $55,042

Dover Afb, DE $54,752

Bethany Beach, DE $54,430

Bethel, DE $54,487

Bridgeville, DE $54,615

Camden Wyoming, DE $54,887

Cheswold, DE $55,024

Clayton, DE $55,026

Dagsboro, DE $54,392

Delmar, DE $54,305

Ellendale, DE $54,470

Felton, DE $54,777

Fenwick Island, DE $54,404

Frankford, DE $54,309

Frederica, DE $54,831

Georgetown, DE $54,372

Greenwood, DE $54,624

Harbeson, DE $54,430

Harrington, DE $54,707

Hartly, DE $54,877

Houston, DE $54,629

Kenton, DE $55,029

Laurel, DE $54,339

Yorklyn, DE $54,838

Addiction Counselor Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Addiction Counselor Assistant'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.

$49,425

Average $54,889/year

$59,765

$4,119

Average $4,574/month

$4,980

$950

Average $1,056/week

$1,149

$24

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,765	$4,980	$1,149	$29
Average	$54,889	$4,574	$1,056	$26
25th Percentile	$49,425	$4,119	$950	$24

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