Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Leominster-Gardner is 390.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Leominster-Gardner earn an average of $57,170 per year or $27.49 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Leominster-Gardner is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Leominster-Gardner is less than 1%.

Rankings for Leominster-Gardner

  • Ranks #3 in Massachusetts for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Massachusetts for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #81 in the nation for salary and #19 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #152 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

Leominster-Gardner Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,170 or $27.49 per hour which is 3% more than the Massachusetts average salary of $55,160.

AverageLeominster-GardnerMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.49$26.523.66%
Annual Salary$57,170$55,1603.64%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Leominster-Gardner Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,170 or $27.49 per hour which is 6% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageLeominster-GardnerU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.49$25.726.88%
Annual Salary$57,170$53,4906.88%
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 Leominster-Gardner earns an average annual salary of $52,589 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $55,160. per year.

Cost-of-living in Leominster-Gardner is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Leominster-Gardner 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.
  • Leominster-Gardner average salary is $57,170.
  • Leominster-Gardner cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,589.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Leominster-Gardner$57,170108.71%$52,589
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 Leominster-Gardner, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,850 and $75,930 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 $77,960, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $35,210, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year39Under $35,210
15%2 – 4 years58$35,210 – $37,850
25%5 – 9 years98$37,850 – $56,210
25%10 – 14 years98$56,210 – $75,930
15%15 – 20 years58$56,210 – $77,960
10%20+ years39Above $77,960
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 $57,170, Leominster-Gardner Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,960), Psychology Teachers ($77,940), School Psychologists ($75,590), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,800).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($52,630).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82,960
Psychology Teachers$77,940
School Psychologists$75,590
Health Care Social Workers$58,800
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,170
Social Workers$52,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Leominster-Gardner Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Leominster-Gardner is 390.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,170 per year or $27.49 per hour in Leominster-Gardner.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Leominster-Gardner Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,589 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Leominster-Gardner are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($82,960), Psychology Teachers($77,940), School Psychologists($75,590).


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