Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Prescott is 160.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Prescott earn an average of $56,170 per year or $27.00 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arizona Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Prescott is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Prescott is less than 1%.

Rankings for Prescott

  • Ranks #2 in Arizona for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Arizona for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #98 in the nation for salary and #520 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #345 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arizona

Prescott Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,170 or $27.00 per hour which is 3% more than the Arizona average salary of $54,190.

AveragePrescottArizona% Difference
Hourly Wage$27$26.053.65%
Annual Salary$56,170$54,1903.65%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Prescott Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,170 or $27.00 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AveragePrescottU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27$25.724.98%
Annual Salary$56,170$53,4905.01%
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 Prescott earns an average annual salary of $70,134 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $54,190. per year.

Cost-of-living in Prescott is 20% less than the Arizona average, which means Prescott 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.
  • Prescott average salary is $56,170.
  • Prescott cost-of-living adjusted salary is $70,134.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Prescott$56,17080.09%$70,134
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 Prescott, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $46,990 and $61,330 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 $76,690, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,020, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $37,020
15%2 – 4 years24$37,020 – $46,990
25%5 – 9 years40$46,990 – $49,170
25%10 – 14 years40$49,170 – $61,330
15%15 – 20 years24$49,170 – $76,690
10%20+ years16Above $76,690
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 $56,170, Prescott Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($59,830).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,920).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$59,830
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,170
Social Workers$43,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Prescott Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Prescott is 160.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,170 per year or $27.00 per hour in Prescott.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Prescott Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $70,134 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Prescott are Health Care Social Workers($59,830), Substance Abuse Counselors($56,170), Social Workers($43,920).


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

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