Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Huntsville is 250.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Huntsville earn an average of $42,100 per year or $20.24 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alabama Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Huntsville is 9%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Huntsville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Huntsville

  • Ranks #6 in Alabama for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Alabama for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #453 in the nation for salary and #272 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #233 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Alabama

Huntsville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,100 or $20.24 per hour which is 2% less than the Alabama average salary of $43,250.

AverageHuntsvilleAlabama% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.24$20.79-2.65%
Annual Salary$42,100$43,250-2.66%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Huntsville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,100 or $20.24 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageHuntsvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.24$25.72-21.31%
Annual Salary$42,100$53,490-21.29%
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 Huntsville earns an average annual salary of $45,691 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $43,250. per year.

Cost-of-living in Huntsville is 8% less than the Alabama average, which means Huntsville 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.
  • Huntsville average salary is $42,100.
  • Huntsville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $45,691.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Huntsville$42,10092.14%$45,691
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 Huntsville, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,060 and $48,530 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 $59,910, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,490, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year25Under $30,490
15%2 – 4 years38$30,490 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years62$37,060 – $38,430
25%10 – 14 years62$38,430 – $48,530
15%15 – 20 years38$38,430 – $59,910
10%20+ years25Above $59,910
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 $42,100, Huntsville Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($86,020), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($77,500), Health Care Social Workers ($50,220), and Social Workers ($45,170).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$86,020
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,500
Health Care Social Workers$50,220
Social Workers$45,170
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Huntsville Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Huntsville is 250.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,100 per year or $20.24 per hour in Huntsville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Huntsville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,691 per year or $22 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Huntsville are Psychology Teachers($86,020), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($77,500), Health Care Social Workers($50,220).


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