Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Worcester
Compared to Massachusetts
Worcester Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,500 or $26.20 per hour which is 1% less than the Massachusetts average salary of $55,160.
| Average | Worcester | Massachusetts | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.20 | $26.52 | -1.21% |
| Annual Salary | $54,500 | $55,160 | -1.20% |
Compared to the U.S.
Worcester Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,500 or $26.20 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Worcester | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.20 | $25.72 | 1.87% |
| Annual Salary | $54,500 | $53,490 | 1.89% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Worcester earns an average annual salary of $50,133 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $55,160. per year.
Cost-of-living in Worcester is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Worcester residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $54,500 | 108.71% | $50,133 |
| Massachusetts | $55,160 | 107.44% | $51,340 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Worcester, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,700 and $63,050 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 $77,450, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 203 | Under $36,910 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 304 | $36,910 – $38,700 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 508 | $38,700 – $48,960 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 508 | $48,960 – $63,050 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 304 | $48,960 – $77,450 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 203 | Above $77,450 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $54,500, Worcester Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,090), School Psychologists ($93,130), Psychology Teachers ($91,780), Health Care Social Workers ($65,950), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,880).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,160).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $96,090 |
| School Psychologists | $93,130 |
| Psychology Teachers | $91,780 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $65,950 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $60,880 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,500 |
| Social Workers | $50,160 |
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