Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Decatur is 90.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Decatur earn an average of $41,730 per year or $20.06 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Decatur is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Decatur is less than 1%.

Rankings for Decatur

  • Ranks #14 in Illinois for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #464 in the nation for salary and #420 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #444 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Decatur Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,730 or $20.06 per hour which is 20% less than the Illinois average salary of $52,480.

AverageDecaturIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.06$25.23-20.49%
Annual Salary$41,730$52,480-20.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Decatur Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,730 or $20.06 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageDecaturU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.06$25.72-22.01%
Annual Salary$41,730$53,490-21.99%
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 Decatur earns an average annual salary of $47,464 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $52,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Decatur is 12% less than the Illinois average, which means Decatur residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.

  • Illinois average salary is $52,480.
  • Illinois cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,229.
  • Decatur average salary is $41,730.
  • Decatur cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,464.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Decatur$41,73087.92%$47,464
Illinois$52,480100.48%$52,229
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 Decatur, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $35,740 and $45,560 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 $57,210, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $28,620, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $28,620
15%2 – 4 years14$28,620 – $35,740
25%5 – 9 years22$35,740 – $38,850
25%10 – 14 years22$38,850 – $45,560
15%15 – 20 years14$38,850 – $57,210
10%20+ years9Above $57,210
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 $41,730, Decatur Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Social Workers ($48,080).

TitleAnnual Salary
Social Workers$48,080
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Decatur Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Decatur is 90.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,730 per year or $20.06 per hour in Decatur.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Decatur Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,464 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Decatur are Social Workers($48,080), Substance Abuse Counselors($41,730),


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