Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area is 130.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $46,450 per year or $22.33 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida Substance Abuse Counselors who work in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #18 in Florida for salary and #23 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #18 in Florida for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #361 in the nation for salary and #261 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #376 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Florida

North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,450 or $22.33 per hour which is 7% less than the Florida average salary of $50,010.

AverageNorth Florida Nonmetropolitan AreaFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.33$24.04-7.11%
Annual Salary$46,450$50,010-7.12%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,450 or $22.33 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNorth Florida Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.33$25.72-13.18%
Annual Salary$46,450$53,490-13.16%
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 North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $50,325 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $50,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Florida average, which means North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $46,450.
  • North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,325.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area$46,45092.30%$50,325
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 North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $35,590 and $51,610 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 $62,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $29,180
15%2 – 4 years20$29,180 – $35,590
25%5 – 9 years32$35,590 – $38,670
25%10 – 14 years32$38,670 – $51,610
15%15 – 20 years20$38,670 – $62,670
10%20+ years13Above $62,670
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 $46,450, North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($55,110).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,690).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$55,110
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,450
Social Workers$42,690
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area is 130.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,450 per year or $22.33 per hour in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,325 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in North Florida Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($55,110), Substance Abuse Counselors($46,450), Social Workers($42,690).


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

Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data