Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Peoria is 430.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Peoria earn an average of $49,690 per year or $23.89 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Peoria is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Peoria is less than 1%.

Rankings for Peoria

  • Ranks #5 in Illinois for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #265 in the nation for salary and #358 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #137 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Peoria Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,690 or $23.89 per hour which is 5% less than the Illinois average salary of $52,480.

AveragePeoriaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.89$25.23-5.31%
Annual Salary$49,690$52,480-5.32%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Peoria Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,690 or $23.89 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AveragePeoriaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.89$25.72-7.12%
Annual Salary$49,690$53,490-7.10%
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 Peoria earns an average annual salary of $55,420 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $52,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Peoria is 10% less than the Illinois average, which means Peoria 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.
  • Peoria average salary is $49,690.
  • Peoria cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,420.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Peoria$49,69089.66%$55,420
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 Peoria, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,580 and $59,380 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 $79,890, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $27,590, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year43Under $27,590
15%2 – 4 years64$27,590 – $38,580
25%5 – 9 years108$38,580 – $46,640
25%10 – 14 years108$46,640 – $59,380
15%15 – 20 years64$46,640 – $79,890
10%20+ years43Above $79,890
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 $49,690, Peoria Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($66,580), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,730).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($41,490), and Social Workers ($46,450).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$66,580
Health Care Social Workers$50,730
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,690
Social Workers$46,450
Marriage and Family Therapists$41,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Peoria Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Peoria is 430.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,690 per year or $23.89 per hour in Peoria.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Peoria Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,420 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Peoria are School Psychologists($66,580), Health Care Social Workers($50,730), Substance Abuse Counselors($49,690).


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