Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 230.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Lakeland-Winter Haven earn an average of $47,580 per year or $22.88 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Lakeland-Winter Haven is less than 1%.

Rankings for Lakeland-Winter Haven

  • Ranks #14 in Florida for salary and #17 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Florida for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #319 in the nation for salary and #203 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #253 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Florida

Lakeland-Winter Haven Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,580 or $22.88 per hour which is 4% less than the Florida average salary of $50,010.

AverageLakeland-Winter HavenFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.88$24.04-4.83%
Annual Salary$47,580$50,010-4.86%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Lakeland-Winter Haven Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,580 or $22.88 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageLakeland-Winter HavenU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.88$25.72-11.04%
Annual Salary$47,580$53,490-11.05%
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 Lakeland-Winter Haven earns an average annual salary of $50,666 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $50,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 6% less than the Florida average, which means Lakeland-Winter Haven residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Florida average.

  • Florida average salary is $50,010.
  • Florida cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,657.
  • Lakeland-Winter Haven average salary is $47,580.
  • Lakeland-Winter Haven cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,666.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Lakeland-Winter Haven$47,58093.91%$50,666
Florida$50,010100.71%$49,657
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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,060 and $49,570 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 $75,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $28,300, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $28,300
15%2 – 4 years34$28,300 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years58$37,060 – $47,040
25%10 – 14 years58$47,040 – $49,570
15%15 – 20 years34$47,040 – $75,550
10%20+ years23Above $75,550
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 $47,580, Lakeland-Winter Haven Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($68,030), School Psychologists ($61,450), Health Care Social Workers ($52,760), and Social Workers ($48,080).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$68,030
School Psychologists$61,450
Health Care Social Workers$52,760
Social Workers$48,080
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,580
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Lakeland-Winter Haven Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 230.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,580 per year or $22.88 per hour in Lakeland-Winter Haven.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Lakeland-Winter Haven Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,666 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Lakeland-Winter Haven are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($68,030), School Psychologists($61,450), Health Care Social Workers($52,760).


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

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