Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Rome
Compared to Georgia
Rome Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,610 or $23.37 per hour which is 6% more than the Georgia average salary of $45,740.
| Average | Rome | Georgia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.37 | $21.99 | 6.28% |
| Annual Salary | $48,610 | $45,740 | 6.27% |
Compared to the U.S.
Rome Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,610 or $23.37 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Rome | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.37 | $25.72 | -9.14% |
| Annual Salary | $48,610 | $53,490 | -9.12% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Rome earns an average annual salary of $55,232 which compares to the Georgia average annual salary of $45,740. per year.
Cost-of-living in Rome is 12% less than the Georgia average, which means Rome residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Georgia average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | $48,610 | 88.01% | $55,232 |
| Georgia | $45,740 | 94.54% | $48,382 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Rome, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,390 and $59,910 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 $72,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,810, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 7 | Under $29,810 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 10 | $29,810 – $37,390 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 18 | $37,390 – $47,040 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 18 | $47,040 – $59,910 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 10 | $47,040 – $72,550 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 7 | Above $72,550 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $48,610, Rome Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($54,560).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,650).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,560 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,610 |
| Social Workers | $42,650 |
FAQ for Rome Substance Abuse Counselors
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