Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington is 4,930.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington earn an average of $54,350 per year or $26.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington is 65%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington is 2%.

Rankings for Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

  • Ranks #2 in Minnesota for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #138 in the nation for salary and #43 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,350 or $26.13 per hour which is 2% more than the Minnesota average salary of $53,210.

AverageMinneapolis-St. Paul-BloomingtonMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.13$25.582.15%
Annual Salary$54,350$53,2102.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,350 or $26.13 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageMinneapolis-St. Paul-BloomingtonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.13$25.721.59%
Annual Salary$54,350$53,4901.61%
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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington earns an average annual salary of $52,670 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $53,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington is 3% higher than the Minnesota average, which means Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Minnesota average.

  • Minnesota average salary is $53,210.
  • Minnesota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,955.
  • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington average salary is $54,350.
  • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,670.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$54,350103.19%$52,670
Minnesota$53,21098.62%$53,955
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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $46,910 and $61,660 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 $72,590, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $38,580, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year493Under $38,580
15%2 – 4 years740$38,580 – $46,910
25%5 – 9 years1,232$46,910 – $49,630
25%10 – 14 years1,232$49,630 – $61,660
15%15 – 20 years740$49,630 – $72,590
10%20+ years493Above $72,590
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 $54,350, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($93,150), Psychology Teachers ($92,720), School Psychologists ($81,580), Forensic Psychologists ($73,700), Marriage and Family Therapists ($69,330), Health Care Social Workers ($63,310), and Social Workers ($62,060).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$93,150
Psychology Teachers$92,720
School Psychologists$81,580
Forensic Psychologists$73,700
Marriage and Family Therapists$69,330
Health Care Social Workers$63,310
Social Workers$62,060
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,350
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington is 4,930.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,350 per year or $26.13 per hour in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,670 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($93,150), Psychology Teachers($92,720), School Psychologists($81,580).


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