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Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in New Jersey

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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in the U.S.

National figures for substance abuse counselors โ€” this page shows the national estimate because no New Jersey figure is available for this role.

National median
$59,350
Median for the combined counselor occupation ยท SOC 21-1018 ยท BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release. SOC 21-1018 is a combined occupation โ€” substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors โ€” and there is no separate federal wage series for substance abuse counselors.

About This Role

A substance abuse counselor treats substance use disorders across detox, residential, and outpatient levels of care.

Clinics, treatment centers, and hospital systems across New Jersey hire for this role โ€” the listings above are the live openings on BehavioralHires right now.

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