Job Outlook

Due to the number of persons needing treatment for chemical dependency, the job outlook for chemical dependency/substance abuse therapists is very good.

Learn more about a career in chemical dependency: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/

Earnings

Pay range varies greatly for chemical dependency/substance therapists based on a wide variety of factors. The following are only pay range estimates and cannot be considered a guarantee of pay rate or employment. Pay rates can be higher or lower.

Licensed Substance Abuse Technician $27, 00 to $32,000 per year
Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor $27, 00 to $32,000 per year
Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor $28,000 to $50,000 per year

*Note: Chemical dependency therapy is a social service field and pay is often on the lower end when compared with other employment opportunities with similar educational requirements.