Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Rockford is 180.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Rockford earn an average of $47,590 per year or $22.88 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Rockford is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Rockford is less than 1%.

Rankings for Rockford

  • Ranks #8 in Illinois for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #318 in the nation for salary and #294 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #311 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Rockford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,590 or $22.88 per hour which is 9% less than the Illinois average salary of $52,480.

AverageRockfordIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.88$25.23-9.31%
Annual Salary$47,590$52,480-9.32%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Rockford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,590 or $22.88 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageRockfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.88$25.72-11.04%
Annual Salary$47,590$53,490-11.03%
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 Rockford earns an average annual salary of $51,960 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $52,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Rockford is 8% less than the Illinois average, which means Rockford 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.
  • Rockford average salary is $47,590.
  • Rockford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,960.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Rockford$47,59091.59%$51,960
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 Rockford, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $36,810 and $58,570 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 $70,240, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,490, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year18Under $29,490
15%2 – 4 years27$29,490 – $36,810
25%5 – 9 years45$36,810 – $45,380
25%10 – 14 years45$45,380 – $58,570
15%15 – 20 years27$45,380 – $70,240
10%20+ years18Above $70,240
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 $47,590, Rockford Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($81,290), School Psychologists ($77,410), Health Care Social Workers ($56,100), Social Workers ($52,570), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,330).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$81,290
School Psychologists$77,410
Health Care Social Workers$56,100
Social Workers$52,570
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,330
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,590
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Rockford Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Rockford is 180.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,590 per year or $22.88 per hour in Rockford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Rockford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,960 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Rockford are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($81,290), School Psychologists($77,410), Health Care Social Workers($56,100).


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