Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Salisbury is 340.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Salisbury earn an average of $46,270 per year or $22.24 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maryland Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Salisbury is 6%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Salisbury is less than 1%.

Rankings for Salisbury

  • Ranks #5 in Maryland for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Maryland for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #368 in the nation for salary and #269 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #169 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Maryland

Salisbury Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,270 or $22.24 per hour which is 18% less than the Maryland average salary of $56,700.

AverageSalisburyMaryland% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.24$27.26-18.42%
Annual Salary$46,270$56,700-18.40%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Salisbury Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,270 or $22.24 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSalisburyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.24$25.72-13.53%
Annual Salary$46,270$53,490-13.50%
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 Salisbury earns an average annual salary of $50,201 which compares to the Maryland average annual salary of $56,700. per year.

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

  • Maryland average salary is $56,700.
  • Maryland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,254.
  • Salisbury average salary is $46,270.
  • Salisbury cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,201.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Salisbury$46,27092.17%$50,201
Maryland$56,700106.47%$53,254
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 Salisbury, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $33,560 and $54,350 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 $62,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year34Under $29,010
15%2 – 4 years51$29,010 – $33,560
25%5 – 9 years85$33,560 – $44,370
25%10 – 14 years85$44,370 – $54,350
15%15 – 20 years51$44,370 – $62,670
10%20+ years34Above $62,670
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 $46,270, Salisbury Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($71,140), Health Care Social Workers ($55,810), Marriage and Family Therapists ($54,590), and Social Workers ($47,030).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$71,140
Health Care Social Workers$55,810
Marriage and Family Therapists$54,590
Social Workers$47,030
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,270
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Salisbury Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Salisbury is 340.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,270 per year or $22.24 per hour in Salisbury.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Salisbury Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,201 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Salisbury are School Psychologists($71,140), Health Care Social Workers($55,810), Marriage and Family Therapists($54,590).


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