Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Albany
Compared to Oregon
Albany Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,200 or $28.94 per hour which is almost same as Oregon average salary of $59,910.
| Average | Albany | Oregon | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.94 | $28.81 | 0.45% |
| Annual Salary | $60,200 | $59,910 | 0.48% |
Compared to the U.S.
Albany Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,200 or $28.94 per hour which is 12% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Albany | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.94 | $25.72 | 12.52% |
| Annual Salary | $60,200 | $53,490 | 12.54% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Albany earns an average annual salary of $59,211 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $59,910. per year.
Cost-of-living in Albany is 2% higher than the Oregon average, which means Albany residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $60,200 | 101.67% | $59,211 |
| Oregon | $59,910 | 102.62% | $58,380 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Albany, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $48,550 and $76,650 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $76,650, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,320, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 13 | Under $37,320 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $37,320 – $48,550 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $48,550 – $61,120 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $61,120 – $76,650 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $61,120 – $76,650 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $76,650 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $60,200, Albany Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($74,130), and Social Workers ($65,560).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $74,130 |
| Social Workers | $65,560 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $60,200 |
FAQ for Albany Substance Abuse Counselors
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