Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Flint
Compared to Michigan
Flint Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,320 or $24.67 per hour which is 2% less than the Michigan average salary of $52,670.
| Average | Flint | Michigan | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.67 | $25.32 | -2.57% |
| Annual Salary | $51,320 | $52,670 | -2.56% |
Compared to the U.S.
Flint Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,320 or $24.67 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Flint | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.67 | $25.72 | -4.08% |
| Annual Salary | $51,320 | $53,490 | -4.06% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Flint earns an average annual salary of $57,181 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $52,670. per year.
Cost-of-living in Flint is 10% less than the Michigan average, which means Flint residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Michigan average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | $51,320 | 89.75% | $57,181 |
| Michigan | $52,670 | 94.04% | $56,008 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Flint, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,320 and $60,040 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 $76,080, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 21 | Under $30,800 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 32 | $30,800 – $38,320 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 52 | $38,320 – $47,040 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 52 | $47,040 – $60,040 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 32 | $47,040 – $76,080 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 21 | Above $76,080 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $51,320, Flint Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($74,530), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($70,650), Health Care Social Workers ($58,750), and Social Workers ($53,840).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $74,530 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $70,650 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,750 |
| Social Workers | $53,840 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,320 |
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