Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise is 690.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise earn an average of $55,850 per year or $26.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nevada Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise is 63%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise is less than 1%.

Rankings for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise

  • Ranks #4 in Nevada for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Nevada for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #105 in the nation for salary and #119 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #80 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nevada

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,850 or $26.85 per hour which is 6% less than the Nevada average salary of $59,840.

AverageLas Vegas-Henderson-ParadiseNevada% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.85$28.77-6.67%
Annual Salary$55,850$59,840-6.67%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,850 or $26.85 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageLas Vegas-Henderson-ParadiseU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.85$25.724.39%
Annual Salary$55,850$53,4904.41%
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 Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise earns an average annual salary of $57,483 which compares to the Nevada average annual salary of $59,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise is 3% less than the Nevada average, which means Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nevada average.

  • Nevada average salary is $59,840.
  • Nevada cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,653.
  • Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise average salary is $55,850.
  • Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,483.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise$55,85097.16%$57,483
Nevada$59,84097.06%$61,653
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 Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,100 and $60,920 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 $79,770, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,380, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year69Under $30,380
15%2 – 4 years104$30,380 – $37,100
25%5 – 9 years172$37,100 – $49,340
25%10 – 14 years172$49,340 – $60,920
15%15 – 20 years104$49,340 – $79,770
10%20+ years69Above $79,770
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 $55,850, Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,210), School Psychologists ($66,840), Marriage and Family Therapists ($65,690), Health Care Social Workers ($65,390), and Social Workers ($57,120).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,210
School Psychologists$66,840
Marriage and Family Therapists$65,690
Health Care Social Workers$65,390
Social Workers$57,120
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise is 690.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,850 per year or $26.85 per hour in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,483 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,210), School Psychologists($66,840), Marriage and Family Therapists($65,690).


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

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