Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Florence-Muscle Shoals is 60.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Florence-Muscle Shoals earn an average of $41,890 per year or $20.14 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alabama Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Florence-Muscle Shoals is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Florence-Muscle Shoals is less than 1%.

Rankings for Florence-Muscle Shoals

  • Ranks #8 in Alabama for salary and #16 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in Alabama for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #457 in the nation for salary and #519 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #487 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Alabama

Florence-Muscle Shoals Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,890 or $20.14 per hour which is 3% less than the Alabama average salary of $43,250.

AverageFlorence-Muscle ShoalsAlabama% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.14$20.79-3.13%
Annual Salary$41,890$43,250-3.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Florence-Muscle Shoals Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,890 or $20.14 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageFlorence-Muscle ShoalsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.14$25.72-21.70%
Annual Salary$41,890$53,490-21.69%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Florence-Muscle Shoals earns an average annual salary of $50,825 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $43,250. per year.

Cost-of-living in Florence-Muscle Shoals is 18% less than the Alabama average, which means Florence-Muscle Shoals residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.

  • Alabama average salary is $43,250.
  • Alabama cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,459.
  • Florence-Muscle Shoals average salary is $41,890.
  • Florence-Muscle Shoals cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,825.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Florence-Muscle Shoals$41,89082.42%$50,825
Alabama$43,25089.25%$48,459
U.S.$53,490$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Florence-Muscle Shoals, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $34,650 and $47,960 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 $60,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $27,810, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $27,810
15%2 – 4 years9$27,810 – $34,650
25%5 – 9 years15$34,650 – $37,140
25%10 – 14 years15$37,140 – $47,960
15%15 – 20 years9$37,140 – $60,900
10%20+ years6Above $60,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $41,890, Florence-Muscle Shoals Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($49,600), and Social Workers ($43,220).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$49,600
Social Workers$43,220
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,890
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Florence-Muscle Shoals Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Florence-Muscle Shoals is 60.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,890 per year or $20.14 per hour in Florence-Muscle Shoals.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Florence-Muscle Shoals Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,825 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Florence-Muscle Shoals are Health Care Social Workers($49,600), Social Workers($43,220), Substance Abuse Counselors($41,890).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in Alabama cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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