Behavioral Health & Counseling
Substance Use Counselor Salary
SUD/AOD counselors (RADT/CADC tracks). Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 05, 2026.
$57,200
Median posted salary
$49,400
25th percentile
$66,560
75th percentile
16
Salary observations
16
Open right now
Most postings for this role are hourly; median posted rate is $27.00/hour.
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 8 | $50,960 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Riverside (1), San Diego (3), San Bernardino (1), Orange (1).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $20M-$50M | 5 | $49,920 |
| $50M-$100M | 6 | $55,120 |
| $100M+ | 5 | $66,560 |
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | 11 | $58,240 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Supervisor (1), Specialist (3), Assistant/Aide (1).
Organizations hiring now
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Therapist / Clinician | $71,755 |
| Peer Support Specialist / Family Partner | $48,360 |
| Crisis Counselor | $49,920 |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) | $87,000 |
| Clinical Supervisor | $89,073 |
| Clinical Program Manager | $80,000 |