Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $50,320 per year or $24.19 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nebraska Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 8%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Nebraska for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Nebraska for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #247 in the nation for salary and #388 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #395 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nebraska

Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,320 or $24.19 per hour which is 5% less than the Nebraska average salary of $53,360.

AverageNortheast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan AreaNebraska% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.19$25.65-5.69%
Annual Salary$50,320$53,360-5.70%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,320 or $24.19 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNortheast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.19$25.72-5.95%
Annual Salary$50,320$53,490-5.93%
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 Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $56,635 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $53,360. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Nebraska average, which means Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nebraska average.

  • Nebraska average salary is $53,360.
  • Nebraska cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,444.
  • Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $50,320.
  • Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,635.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area$50,32088.85%$56,635
Nebraska$53,36092.89%$57,444
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 Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,130 and $59,690 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 $72,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,620, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $36,620
15%2 – 4 years18$36,620 – $38,130
25%5 – 9 years30$38,130 – $48,520
25%10 – 14 years30$48,520 – $59,690
15%15 – 20 years18$48,520 – $72,550
10%20+ years12Above $72,550
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 $50,320, Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($81,210).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,820), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,250).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$81,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,320
Health Care Social Workers$50,250
Social Workers$42,820
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,320 per year or $24.19 per hour in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,635 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($81,210), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,320), Health Care Social Workers($50,250).


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

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