Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in New Haven is 750.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in New Haven earn an average of $54,720 per year or $26.31 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Substance Abuse Counselors who work in New Haven is 16%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in New Haven is less than 1%.

Rankings for New Haven

  • Ranks #5 in Connecticut for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #128 in the nation for salary and #47 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #73 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

New Haven Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,720 or $26.31 per hour which is 2% less than the Connecticut average salary of $56,230.

AverageNew HavenConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.31$27.03-2.66%
Annual Salary$54,720$56,230-2.69%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

New Haven Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,720 or $26.31 per hour which is 2% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNew HavenU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.31$25.722.29%
Annual Salary$54,720$53,4902.30%
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 New Haven earns an average annual salary of $53,427 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $56,230. per year.

Cost-of-living in New Haven is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means New Haven 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.
  • New Haven average salary is $54,720.
  • New Haven cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,427.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
New Haven$54,720102.42%$53,427
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 New Haven, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,720 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 $78,120, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,330, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year75Under $36,330
15%2 – 4 years112$36,330 – $37,720
25%5 – 9 years188$37,720 – $47,880
25%10 – 14 years188$47,880 – $61,660
15%15 – 20 years112$47,880 – $78,120
10%20+ years75Above $78,120
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 $54,720, New Haven Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($100,910), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($95,000), Psychology Teachers ($90,770), School Psychologists ($83,380), Health Care Social Workers ($72,540), Social Workers ($65,310), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($65,210).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$100,910
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95,000
Psychology Teachers$90,770
School Psychologists$83,380
Health Care Social Workers$72,540
Social Workers$65,310
Marriage and Family Therapists$65,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,720
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for New Haven Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in New Haven is 750.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,720 per year or $26.31 per hour in New Haven.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in New Haven Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,427 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in New Haven are Forensic Psychologists($100,910), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($95,000), Psychology Teachers($90,770).


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