Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Terre Haute is 100.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Terre Haute earn an average of $47,510 per year or $22.84 per hour.
  • The percentage of Indiana Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Terre Haute is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Terre Haute is less than 1%.

Rankings for Terre Haute

  • Ranks #4 in Indiana for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in Indiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #324 in the nation for salary and #434 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #438 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Indiana

Terre Haute Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,510 or $22.84 per hour which is 2% less than the Indiana average salary of $48,760.

AverageTerre HauteIndiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.84$23.44-2.56%
Annual Salary$47,510$48,760-2.56%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Terre Haute Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,510 or $22.84 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageTerre HauteU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.84$25.72-11.20%
Annual Salary$47,510$53,490-11.18%
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 Terre Haute earns an average annual salary of $54,167 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $48,760. per year.

Cost-of-living in Terre Haute is 12% less than the Indiana average, which means Terre Haute 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.
  • Terre Haute average salary is $47,510.
  • Terre Haute cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,167.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Terre Haute$47,51087.71%$54,167
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 Terre Haute, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $34,550 and $58,850 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 $77,970, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,340, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $29,340
15%2 – 4 years15$29,340 – $34,550
25%5 – 9 years25$34,550 – $39,550
25%10 – 14 years25$39,550 – $58,850
15%15 – 20 years15$39,550 – $77,970
10%20+ years10Above $77,970
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 $47,510, Terre Haute Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($55,270).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,560).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$55,270
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,510
Social Workers$42,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Terre Haute Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Terre Haute is 100.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,510 per year or $22.84 per hour in Terre Haute.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Terre Haute Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,167 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Terre Haute are Health Care Social Workers($55,270), Substance Abuse Counselors($47,510), Social Workers($42,560).


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

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