Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Sierra Vista-Douglas is 50.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Sierra Vista-Douglas earn an average of $49,910 per year or $23.99 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arizona Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Sierra Vista-Douglas is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Sierra Vista-Douglas is less than 1%.

Rankings for Sierra Vista-Douglas

  • Ranks #8 in Arizona for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Arizona for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #258 in the nation for salary and #390 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #497 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arizona

Sierra Vista-Douglas Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,910 or $23.99 per hour which is 7% less than the Arizona average salary of $54,190.

AverageSierra Vista-DouglasArizona% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.99$26.05-7.91%
Annual Salary$49,910$54,190-7.90%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Sierra Vista-Douglas Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,910 or $23.99 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSierra Vista-DouglasU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.99$25.72-6.73%
Annual Salary$49,910$53,490-6.69%
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 Sierra Vista-Douglas earns an average annual salary of $56,211 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $54,190. per year.

Cost-of-living in Sierra Vista-Douglas is 11% less than the Arizona average, which means Sierra Vista-Douglas 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.
  • Sierra Vista-Douglas average salary is $49,910.
  • Sierra Vista-Douglas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,211.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Sierra Vista-Douglas$49,91088.79%$56,211
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 Sierra Vista-Douglas, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,270 and $60,450 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 $72,740, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $30,640
15%2 – 4 years8$30,640 – $37,270
25%5 – 9 years12$37,270 – $46,640
25%10 – 14 years12$46,640 – $60,450
15%15 – 20 years8$46,640 – $72,740
10%20+ years5Above $72,740
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 $49,910, Sierra Vista-Douglas Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($57,010).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,090).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$57,010
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,910
Social Workers$42,090
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Sierra Vista-Douglas Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Sierra Vista-Douglas is 50.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,910 per year or $23.99 per hour in Sierra Vista-Douglas.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Sierra Vista-Douglas Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,211 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Sierra Vista-Douglas are Health Care Social Workers($57,010), Substance Abuse Counselors($49,910), Social Workers($42,090).


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

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