Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Mobile
Compared to Alabama
Mobile Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,650 or $20.03 per hour which is 3% less than the Alabama average salary of $43,250.
| Average | Mobile | Alabama | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.03 | $20.79 | -3.66% |
| Annual Salary | $41,650 | $43,250 | -3.70% |
Compared to the U.S.
Mobile Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,650 or $20.03 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Mobile | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.03 | $25.72 | -22.12% |
| Annual Salary | $41,650 | $53,490 | -22.13% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Mobile earns an average annual salary of $46,635 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $43,250. per year.
Cost-of-living in Mobile is 11% less than the Alabama average, which means Mobile residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $41,650 | 89.31% | $46,635 |
| Alabama | $43,250 | 89.25% | $48,459 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Mobile, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $36,310 and $49,030 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 $61,140, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 27 | Under $29,430 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 40 | $29,430 – $36,310 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 68 | $36,310 – $38,830 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 68 | $38,830 – $49,030 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 40 | $38,830 – $61,140 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 27 | Above $61,140 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $41,650, Mobile Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($75,550), Health Care Social Workers ($52,330), and Social Workers ($45,890).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $75,550 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,330 |
| Social Workers | $45,890 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $41,650 |
FAQ for Mobile Substance Abuse Counselors
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