Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Danbury is 180.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Danbury earn an average of $58,160 per year or $27.96 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Danbury is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Danbury is less than 1%.

Rankings for Danbury

  • Ranks #2 in Connecticut for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #65 in the nation for salary and #53 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #306 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Danbury Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,160 or $27.96 per hour which is 3% more than the Connecticut average salary of $56,230.

AverageDanburyConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.96$27.033.44%
Annual Salary$58,160$56,2303.43%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Danbury Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,160 or $27.96 per hour which is 8% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageDanburyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.96$25.728.71%
Annual Salary$58,160$53,4908.73%
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 Danbury earns an average annual salary of $56,786 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $56,230. per year.

Cost-of-living in Danbury is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Danbury residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Connecticut average.

  • Connecticut average salary is $56,230.
  • Connecticut cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,360.
  • Danbury average salary is $58,160.
  • Danbury cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,786.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Danbury$58,160102.42%$56,786
Connecticut$56,230103.44%$54,360
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 Danbury, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $44,340 and $61,660 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 $90,620, 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 Year18Under $36,910
15%2 – 4 years27$36,910 – $44,340
25%5 – 9 years45$44,340 – $49,030
25%10 – 14 years45$49,030 – $61,660
15%15 – 20 years27$49,030 – $90,620
10%20+ years18Above $90,620
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 $58,160, Danbury Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($88,520), Health Care Social Workers ($74,930), and Social Workers ($66,010).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$88,520
Health Care Social Workers$74,930
Social Workers$66,010
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,160
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Danbury Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Danbury is 180.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,160 per year or $27.96 per hour in Danbury.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Danbury Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,786 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Danbury are School Psychologists($88,520), Health Care Social Workers($74,930), Social Workers($66,010).


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