Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is 150.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $55,850 per year or $26.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arizona Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Arizona for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Arizona for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #104 in the nation for salary and #521 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #352 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arizona

Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,850 or $26.85 per hour which is 3% more than the Arizona average salary of $54,190.

AverageArizona Nonmetropolitan AreaArizona% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.85$26.053.07%
Annual Salary$55,850$54,1903.06%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,850 or $26.85 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageArizona Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.85$25.724.39%
Annual Salary$55,850$53,4904.41%
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 Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $69,734 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $54,190. per year.

Cost-of-living in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is 20% less than the Arizona average, which means Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arizona average.

  • Arizona average salary is $54,190.
  • Arizona cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,699.
  • Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $55,850.
  • Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $69,734.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area$55,85080.09%$69,734
Arizona$54,19099.07%$54,699
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 Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $45,660 and $61,290 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 $74,910, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $35,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year15Under $35,830
15%2 – 4 years22$35,830 – $45,660
25%5 – 9 years38$45,660 – $56,510
25%10 – 14 years38$56,510 – $61,290
15%15 – 20 years22$56,510 – $74,910
10%20+ years15Above $74,910
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 $55,850, Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($69,180).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,990), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,640).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$69,180
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,850
Health Care Social Workers$53,640
Social Workers$41,990
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area is 150.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,850 per year or $26.85 per hour in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $69,734 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($69,180), Substance Abuse Counselors($55,850), Health Care Social Workers($53,640).


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

Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data