Addiction Counselor Salary in Pennsylvania

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes addiction counselor wage data under SOC 21-1018. In Pennsylvania, the May 2023 OEWS release reports an annual mean wage of $56,090 ($26.97/hour mean) across 24,040 practitioners in the category.

Pennsylvania — May 2023 figures (SOC 21-1018)

• State employment: 24,040
• Annual mean wage: $56,090
• Hourly mean wage: $26.97

National percentile bands (annual wages, SOC 21-1018, May 2023)

• 10th: $36,700 · 25th: $44,600 · 50th: $53,710 · 75th: $70,130 · 90th: $89,920

Pennsylvania's credential tiers shape the range

Pennsylvania recognizes addiction counselor credentials issued by the PCB: CAAC (associate), CAC (bachelor's), CAADC (master's, advanced). LPC is a separate license through the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors.

What this page is not

A BLS-figure reference. Not a forecast for any individual, not clinical or career advice.