Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 350.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $44,940 per year or $21.61 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Substance Abuse Counselors who work in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #11 in Illinois for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #399 in the nation for salary and #466 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #166 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $44,940 or $21.61 per hour which is 14% less than the Illinois average salary of $52,480.

AverageWest Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.61$25.23-14.35%
Annual Salary$44,940$52,480-14.37%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $44,940 or $21.61 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageWest Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.61$25.72-15.98%
Annual Salary$44,940$53,490-15.98%
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 West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $52,002 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $52,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Illinois average, which means West Central 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.
  • West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $44,940.
  • West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,002.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area$44,94086.42%$52,002
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 West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $34,820 and $54,070 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 $30,150, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year35Under $30,150
15%2 – 4 years52$30,150 – $34,820
25%5 – 9 years88$34,820 – $39,380
25%10 – 14 years88$39,380 – $54,070
15%15 – 20 years52$39,380 – $68,470
10%20+ years35Above $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 $44,940, West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,760), Psychology Teachers ($68,180), School Psychologists ($64,020), Social Workers ($48,380), and Health Care Social Workers ($45,640).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($40,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,760
Psychology Teachers$68,180
School Psychologists$64,020
Social Workers$48,380
Health Care Social Workers$45,640
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,940
Marriage and Family Therapists$40,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 350.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $44,940 per year or $21.61 per hour in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,002 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($76,760), Psychology Teachers($68,180), School Psychologists($64,020).


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