Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 210.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $44,040 per year or $21.17 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Substance Abuse Counselors who work in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #12 in Illinois for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #415 in the nation for salary and #464 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #277 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $44,040 or $21.17 per hour which is 16% less than the Illinois average salary of $52,480.

AverageSouth Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.17$25.23-16.09%
Annual Salary$44,040$52,480-16.08%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $44,040 or $21.17 per hour which is 17% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSouth Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.17$25.72-17.69%
Annual Salary$44,040$53,490-17.67%
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 South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $50,960 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $52,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Illinois average, which means South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $44,040.
  • South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,960.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area$44,04086.42%$50,960
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 South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $30,690 and $49,340 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 $68,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $29,240
15%2 – 4 years32$29,240 – $30,690
25%5 – 9 years52$30,690 – $38,830
25%10 – 14 years52$38,830 – $49,340
15%15 – 20 years32$38,830 – $68,470
10%20+ years21Above $68,470
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 $44,040, South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($64,620), and Social Workers ($56,530).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($42,630).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$64,620
Social Workers$56,530
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,040
Health Care Social Workers$42,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 210.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $44,040 per year or $21.17 per hour in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,960 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($64,620), Social Workers($56,530), Substance Abuse Counselors($44,040).


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

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