Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Twin Falls is 130.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Twin Falls earn an average of $53,680 per year or $25.81 per hour.
  • The percentage of Idaho Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Twin Falls is 7%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Twin Falls is less than 1%.

Rankings for Twin Falls

  • Ranks #6 in Idaho for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Idaho for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #156 in the nation for salary and #371 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #394 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Idaho

Twin Falls Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,680 or $25.81 per hour which is almost same as Idaho average salary of $53,630.

AverageTwin FallsIdaho% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.81$25.780.12%
Annual Salary$53,680$53,6300.09%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Twin Falls Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,680 or $25.81 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageTwin FallsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.81$25.720.35%
Annual Salary$53,680$53,4900.36%
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 Twin Falls earns an average annual salary of $60,119 which compares to the Idaho average annual salary of $53,630. per year.

Cost-of-living in Twin Falls is 11% less than the Idaho average, which means Twin Falls residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Idaho average.

  • Idaho average salary is $53,630.
  • Idaho cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,805.
  • Twin Falls average salary is $53,680.
  • Twin Falls cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,119.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Twin Falls$53,68089.29%$60,119
Idaho$53,63091.20%$58,805
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 Twin Falls, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,800 and $62,950 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 $75,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $35,380, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $35,380
15%2 – 4 years20$35,380 – $38,800
25%5 – 9 years32$38,800 – $55,820
25%10 – 14 years32$55,820 – $62,950
15%15 – 20 years20$55,820 – $75,410
10%20+ years13Above $75,410
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 $53,680, Twin Falls Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($66,380).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,260).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$66,380
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,680
Social Workers$46,260
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Twin Falls Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Twin Falls is 130.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,680 per year or $25.81 per hour in Twin Falls.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Twin Falls Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,119 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Twin Falls are Health Care Social Workers($66,380), Substance Abuse Counselors($53,680), Social Workers($46,260).


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

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