Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford is 1,520.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford earn an average of $52,280 per year or $25.14 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford is 12%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford is less than 1%.

Rankings for Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford

  • Ranks #5 in Florida for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Florida for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #190 in the nation for salary and #98 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #42 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Florida

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,280 or $25.14 per hour which is 4% more than the Florida average salary of $50,010.

AverageOrlando-Kissimmee-SanfordFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.14$24.044.58%
Annual Salary$52,280$50,0104.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,280 or $25.14 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageOrlando-Kissimmee-SanfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.14$25.72-2.26%
Annual Salary$52,280$53,490-2.26%
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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford earns an average annual salary of $52,990 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $50,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford is 1% less than the Florida average, which means Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford 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.
  • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford average salary is $52,280.
  • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,990.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$52,28098.66%$52,990
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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,270 and $59,720 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 $78,630, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year152Under $30,690
15%2 – 4 years228$30,690 – $37,270
25%5 – 9 years380$37,270 – $45,880
25%10 – 14 years380$45,880 – $59,720
15%15 – 20 years228$45,880 – $78,630
10%20+ years152Above $78,630
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 $52,280, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($103,430), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,960), School Psychologists ($75,940), Psychology Teachers ($73,000), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,240).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($45,380), and Social Workers ($50,470).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$103,430
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,960
School Psychologists$75,940
Psychology Teachers$73,000
Health Care Social Workers$56,240
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,280
Social Workers$50,470
Marriage and Family Therapists$45,380
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford is 1,520.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,280 per year or $25.14 per hour in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,990 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford are Forensic Psychologists($103,430), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($91,960), School Psychologists($75,940).


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