Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 160.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California earn an average of $56,490 per year or $27.16 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

  • Ranks #15 in California for salary and #19 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #25 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #87 in the nation for salary and #81 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #338 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,490 or $27.16 per hour which is 5% less than the California average salary of $59,790.

AverageEastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of CaliforniaCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.16$28.74-5.50%
Annual Salary$56,490$59,790-5.52%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,490 or $27.16 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageEastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of CaliforniaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.16$25.725.60%
Annual Salary$56,490$53,4905.61%
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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California earns an average annual salary of $56,530 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 0% less than the California average, which means Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $59,790.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,167.
  • Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California average salary is $56,490.
  • Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,530.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California$56,49099.93%$56,530
California$59,790110.38%$54,167
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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,170 and $64,280 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 $84,940, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $31,760, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $31,760
15%2 – 4 years24$31,760 – $37,170
25%5 – 9 years40$37,170 – $48,300
25%10 – 14 years40$48,300 – $64,280
15%15 – 20 years24$48,300 – $84,940
10%20+ years16Above $84,940
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 $56,490, Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($112,960), School Psychologists ($104,620), Health Care Social Workers ($70,420), and Social Workers ($60,570).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,940).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$112,960
School Psychologists$104,620
Health Care Social Workers$70,420
Social Workers$60,570
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,490
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 160.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,490 per year or $27.16 per hour in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,530 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($112,960), School Psychologists($104,620), Health Care Social Workers($70,420).


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