Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Jonesboro is 190.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Jonesboro earn an average of $49,300 per year or $23.70 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Jonesboro is 9%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Jonesboro is less than 1%.

Rankings for Jonesboro

  • Ranks #4 in Arkansas for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Arkansas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #279 in the nation for salary and #450 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #294 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arkansas

Jonesboro Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,300 or $23.70 per hour which is 2% more than the Arkansas average salary of $48,320.

AverageJonesboroArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.70$23.232.02%
Annual Salary$49,300$48,3202.03%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Jonesboro Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,300 or $23.70 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageJonesboroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.70$25.72-7.85%
Annual Salary$49,300$53,490-7.83%
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 Jonesboro earns an average annual salary of $56,511 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $48,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in Jonesboro is 13% less than the Arkansas average, which means Jonesboro residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arkansas average.

  • Arkansas average salary is $48,320.
  • Arkansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,183.
  • Jonesboro average salary is $49,300.
  • Jonesboro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,511.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Jonesboro$49,30087.24%$56,511
Arkansas$48,32089.18%$54,183
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 Jonesboro, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $29,470 and $60,640 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 $77,600, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,160, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year19Under $29,160
15%2 – 4 years28$29,160 – $29,470
25%5 – 9 years48$29,470 – $46,080
25%10 – 14 years48$46,080 – $60,640
15%15 – 20 years28$46,080 – $77,600
10%20+ years19Above $77,600
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 $49,300, Jonesboro Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($56,500).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,070).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$56,500
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,300
Social Workers$41,070
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Jonesboro Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Jonesboro is 190.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,300 per year or $23.70 per hour in Jonesboro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Jonesboro Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,511 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Jonesboro are Health Care Social Workers($56,500), Substance Abuse Counselors($49,300), Social Workers($41,070).


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

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