Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Jackson
Compared to Mississippi
Jackson Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,780 or $22.01 per hour which is 6% more than the Mississippi average salary of $42,830.
| Average | Jackson | Mississippi | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.01 | $20.59 | 6.90% |
| Annual Salary | $45,780 | $42,830 | 6.89% |
Compared to the U.S.
Jackson Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,780 or $22.01 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Jackson | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.01 | $25.72 | -14.42% |
| Annual Salary | $45,780 | $53,490 | -14.41% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Jackson earns an average annual salary of $50,793 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $42,830. per year.
Cost-of-living in Jackson is 10% less than the Mississippi average, which means Jackson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Mississippi average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $45,780 | 90.13% | $50,793 |
| Mississippi | $42,830 | 87.78% | $48,792 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Jackson, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $36,730 and $49,610 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 $62,650, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,530, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 45 | Under $29,530 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 68 | $29,530 – $36,730 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 112 | $36,730 – $47,500 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 112 | $47,500 – $49,610 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 68 | $47,500 – $62,650 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 45 | Above $62,650 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,780, Jackson Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,660), Psychology Teachers ($61,250), School Psychologists ($55,650), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,830).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($37,080).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $79,660 |
| Psychology Teachers | $61,250 |
| School Psychologists | $55,650 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,830 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $45,780 |
| Social Workers | $37,080 |
FAQ for Jackson Substance Abuse Counselors
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