Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Elkhart-Goshen is 130.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Elkhart-Goshen earn an average of $44,740 per year or $21.51 per hour.
  • The percentage of Indiana Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Elkhart-Goshen is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Elkhart-Goshen is less than 1%.

Rankings for Elkhart-Goshen

  • Ranks #13 in Indiana for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in Indiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #403 in the nation for salary and #296 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #372 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Indiana

Elkhart-Goshen Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $44,740 or $21.51 per hour which is 8% less than the Indiana average salary of $48,760.

AverageElkhart-GoshenIndiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.51$23.44-8.23%
Annual Salary$44,740$48,760-8.24%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Elkhart-Goshen Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $44,740 or $21.51 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageElkhart-GoshenU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.51$25.72-16.37%
Annual Salary$44,740$53,490-16.36%
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 Elkhart-Goshen earns an average annual salary of $48,859 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $48,760. per year.

Cost-of-living in Elkhart-Goshen is 8% less than the Indiana average, which means Elkhart-Goshen residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Indiana average.

  • Indiana average salary is $48,760.
  • Indiana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,714.
  • Elkhart-Goshen average salary is $44,740.
  • Elkhart-Goshen cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,859.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Elkhart-Goshen$44,74091.57%$48,859
Indiana$48,76092.50%$52,714
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 Elkhart-Goshen, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $30,640 and $58,520 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 $61,140, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $28,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $28,650
15%2 – 4 years20$28,650 – $30,640
25%5 – 9 years32$30,640 – $39,070
25%10 – 14 years32$39,070 – $58,520
15%15 – 20 years20$39,070 – $61,140
10%20+ years13Above $61,140
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 $44,740, Elkhart-Goshen Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($60,140), Health Care Social Workers ($54,190), and Social Workers ($44,940).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$60,140
Health Care Social Workers$54,190
Social Workers$44,940
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,740
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Elkhart-Goshen Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Elkhart-Goshen is 130.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $44,740 per year or $21.51 per hour in Elkhart-Goshen.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Elkhart-Goshen Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,859 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Elkhart-Goshen are School Psychologists($60,140), Health Care Social Workers($54,190), Social Workers($44,940).


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