Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Barnstable Town is 380.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Barnstable Town earn an average of $62,660 per year or $30.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Barnstable Town is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Barnstable Town is less than 1%.

Rankings for Barnstable Town

  • Ranks #1 in Massachusetts for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Massachusetts for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #20 in the nation for salary and #20 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #154 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

Barnstable Town Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $62,660 or $30.13 per hour which is 13% more than the Massachusetts average salary of $55,160.

AverageBarnstable TownMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$30.13$26.5213.61%
Annual Salary$62,660$55,16013.60%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Barnstable Town Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $62,660 or $30.13 per hour which is 17% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageBarnstable TownU.S.%
Hourly Wage$30.13$25.7217.15%
Annual Salary$62,660$53,49017.14%
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 Barnstable Town earns an average annual salary of $57,640 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $55,160. per year.

Cost-of-living in Barnstable Town is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Barnstable Town residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.

  • Massachusetts average salary is $55,160.
  • Massachusetts cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,340.
  • Barnstable Town average salary is $62,660.
  • Barnstable Town cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,640.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Barnstable Town$62,660108.71%$57,640
Massachusetts$55,160107.44%$51,340
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 Barnstable Town, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $47,320 and $76,630 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 $96,520, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,380, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year38Under $37,380
15%2 – 4 years57$37,380 – $47,320
25%5 – 9 years95$47,320 – $60,300
25%10 – 14 years95$60,300 – $76,630
15%15 – 20 years57$60,300 – $96,520
10%20+ years38Above $96,520
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 $62,660, Barnstable Town Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($91,560), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($78,080), and Health Care Social Workers ($64,950).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($54,390).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$91,560
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$78,080
Health Care Social Workers$64,950
Substance Abuse Counselors$62,660
Social Workers$54,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Barnstable Town Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Barnstable Town is 380.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $62,660 per year or $30.13 per hour in Barnstable Town.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Barnstable Town Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,640 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Barnstable Town are School Psychologists($91,560), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($78,080), Health Care Social Workers($64,950).


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

Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data