Substance Abuse nurse pay
$84,865median posted offer#349 of 379 specialties
Read from 22 live Substance Abuse postings that state pay — 11% below the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $63k
- 25th percentile
- $74k
- 75th percentile
- $89k
- 90th percentile
- $95k
Where does your pay sit in Substance Abuse?
Checked against 22 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $63k
- 25th percentile
- $74k
- 75th percentile
- $89k
- 90th percentile
- $95k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where Substance Abuse pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $63,588 | $81k | 7 |
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Substance Abuse nurses make?
- Across 22 live Substance Abuse postings that state pay, the median offer is $84,865 a year. The middle half runs $74,248–$89,440, and the top 10% start at $94,548.
- Does Substance Abuse pay more than nursing overall?
- Substance Abuse ranks #349 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 11% below the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Substance Abuse nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Florida ($63,588). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.