Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Sebastian-Vero Beach is 50.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Sebastian-Vero Beach earn an average of $54,530 per year or $26.22 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Sebastian-Vero Beach is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Sebastian-Vero Beach is less than 1%.

Rankings for Sebastian-Vero Beach

  • Ranks #3 in Florida for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #21 in Florida for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #132 in the nation for salary and #171 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #495 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Florida

Sebastian-Vero Beach Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,530 or $26.22 per hour which is 9% more than the Florida average salary of $50,010.

AverageSebastian-Vero BeachFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.22$24.049.07%
Annual Salary$54,530$50,0109.04%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Sebastian-Vero Beach Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,530 or $26.22 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSebastian-Vero BeachU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.22$25.721.94%
Annual Salary$54,530$53,4901.94%
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 Sebastian-Vero Beach earns an average annual salary of $57,231 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $50,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Sebastian-Vero Beach is 5% less than the Florida average, which means Sebastian-Vero Beach 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.
  • Sebastian-Vero Beach average salary is $54,530.
  • Sebastian-Vero Beach cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,231.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Sebastian-Vero Beach$54,53095.28%$57,231
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 Sebastian-Vero Beach, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,520 and $62,870 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 $77,890, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $30,800
15%2 – 4 years8$30,800 – $38,520
25%5 – 9 years12$38,520 – $49,750
25%10 – 14 years12$49,750 – $62,870
15%15 – 20 years8$49,750 – $77,890
10%20+ years5Above $77,890
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($39,810), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,210).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,530
Health Care Social Workers$50,210
Social Workers$39,810
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Sebastian-Vero Beach Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Sebastian-Vero Beach is 50.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,530 per year or $26.22 per hour in Sebastian-Vero Beach.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Sebastian-Vero Beach Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,231 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Sebastian-Vero Beach are Substance Abuse Counselors($54,530), Health Care Social Workers($50,210), Social Workers($39,810).


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

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