Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 1,890.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade earn an average of $60,960 per year or $29.31 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 1%.

Rankings for Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade

  • Ranks #5 in California for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #29 in the nation for salary and #29 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #34 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,960 or $29.31 per hour which is 1% more than the California average salary of $59,790.

AverageSacramento–Roseville–Arden-ArcadeCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.31$28.741.98%
Annual Salary$60,960$59,7901.96%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,960 or $29.31 per hour which is 13% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSacramento–Roseville–Arden-ArcadeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.31$25.7213.96%
Annual Salary$60,960$53,49013.97%
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 Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade earns an average annual salary of $57,455 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 6% higher than the California average, which means Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade residents have an overall higher 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.
  • Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade average salary is $60,960.
  • Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,455.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade$60,960106.10%$57,455
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 Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $39,680 and $77,640 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 $98,560, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year189Under $36,910
15%2 – 4 years284$36,910 – $39,680
25%5 – 9 years472$39,680 – $50,320
25%10 – 14 years472$50,320 – $77,640
15%15 – 20 years284$50,320 – $98,560
10%20+ years189Above $98,560
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 $60,960, Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($128,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($119,240), Psychology Teachers ($110,970), Health Care Social Workers ($91,270), School Psychologists ($90,780), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($62,660).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($60,900).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$128,960
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$119,240
Psychology Teachers$110,970
Health Care Social Workers$91,270
School Psychologists$90,780
Marriage and Family Therapists$62,660
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,960
Social Workers$60,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 1,890.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,960 per year or $29.31 per hour in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,455 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade are Forensic Psychologists($128,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($119,240), Psychology Teachers($110,970).


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