Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in New Bedford is 680.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in New Bedford earn an average of $49,340 per year or $23.72 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Substance Abuse Counselors who work in New Bedford is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in New Bedford is less than 1%.

Rankings for New Bedford

  • Ranks #8 in Massachusetts for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Massachusetts for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #276 in the nation for salary and #24 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #81 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

New Bedford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,340 or $23.72 per hour which is 10% less than the Massachusetts average salary of $55,160.

AverageNew BedfordMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.72$26.52-10.56%
Annual Salary$49,340$55,160-10.55%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

New Bedford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,340 or $23.72 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNew BedfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.72$25.72-7.78%
Annual Salary$49,340$53,490-7.76%
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 New Bedford earns an average annual salary of $45,387 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $55,160. per year.

Cost-of-living in New Bedford is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means New Bedford 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.
  • New Bedford average salary is $49,340.
  • New Bedford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $45,387.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
New Bedford$49,340108.71%$45,387
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 New Bedford, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,000 and $59,270 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 $76,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $34,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year68Under $34,650
15%2 – 4 years102$34,650 – $38,000
25%5 – 9 years170$38,000 – $44,140
25%10 – 14 years170$44,140 – $59,270
15%15 – 20 years102$44,140 – $76,580
10%20+ years68Above $76,580
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 $49,340, New Bedford Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($81,410), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,750), Health Care Social Workers ($66,060), and Social Workers ($55,300).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$81,410
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$79,750
Health Care Social Workers$66,060
Social Workers$55,300
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,340
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for New Bedford Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in New Bedford is 680.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,340 per year or $23.72 per hour in New Bedford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in New Bedford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,387 per year or $22 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in New Bedford are School Psychologists($81,410), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($79,750), Health Care Social Workers($66,060).


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

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