Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area is 470.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $57,690 per year or $27.74 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Massachusetts for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Massachusetts for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #73 in the nation for salary and #18 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #126 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,690 or $27.74 per hour which is 4% more than the Massachusetts average salary of $55,160.

AverageMassachusetts Nonmetropolitan AreaMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.74$26.524.60%
Annual Salary$57,690$55,1604.59%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,690 or $27.74 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageMassachusetts Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.74$25.727.85%
Annual Salary$57,690$53,4907.85%
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 Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $53,068 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $55,160. per year.

Cost-of-living in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $57,690.
  • Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,068.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area$57,690108.71%$53,068
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 Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $39,420 and $75,940 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 $80,540, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $38,520, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year47Under $38,520
15%2 – 4 years70$38,520 – $39,420
25%5 – 9 years118$39,420 – $49,750
25%10 – 14 years118$49,750 – $75,940
15%15 – 20 years70$49,750 – $80,540
10%20+ years47Above $80,540
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 $57,690, Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($98,770), School Psychologists ($83,850), and Health Care Social Workers ($79,860).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,890).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$98,770
School Psychologists$83,850
Health Care Social Workers$79,860
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,690
Social Workers$47,890
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area is 470.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,690 per year or $27.74 per hour in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,068 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Massachusetts Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($98,770), School Psychologists($83,850), Health Care Social Workers($79,860).


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