Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Kokomo is 140.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Kokomo earn an average of $46,820 per year or $22.51 per hour.
  • The percentage of Indiana Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Kokomo is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Kokomo is less than 1%.

Rankings for Kokomo

  • Ranks #6 in Indiana for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Indiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #350 in the nation for salary and #359 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #366 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Indiana

Kokomo Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,820 or $22.51 per hour which is 3% less than the Indiana average salary of $48,760.

AverageKokomoIndiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.51$23.44-3.97%
Annual Salary$46,820$48,760-3.98%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Kokomo Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,820 or $22.51 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageKokomoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.51$25.72-12.48%
Annual Salary$46,820$53,490-12.47%
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 Kokomo earns an average annual salary of $52,225 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $48,760. per year.

Cost-of-living in Kokomo is 10% less than the Indiana average, which means Kokomo 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.
  • Kokomo average salary is $46,820.
  • Kokomo cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,225.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Kokomo$46,82089.65%$52,225
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 Kokomo, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,220 and $48,690 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 $76,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $30,010
15%2 – 4 years21$30,010 – $37,220
25%5 – 9 years35$37,220 – $41,630
25%10 – 14 years35$41,630 – $48,690
15%15 – 20 years21$41,630 – $76,670
10%20+ years14Above $76,670
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 $46,820, Kokomo Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($51,060).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,450).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$51,060
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,820
Social Workers$41,450
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Kokomo Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Kokomo is 140.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,820 per year or $22.51 per hour in Kokomo.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Kokomo Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,225 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Kokomo are Health Care Social Workers($51,060), Substance Abuse Counselors($46,820), Social Workers($41,450).


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