Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area is 140.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $56,490 per year or $27.16 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nevada Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area is 13%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Nevada for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Nevada for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #88 in the nation for salary and #241 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #359 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nevada

Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,490 or $27.16 per hour which is 5% less than the Nevada average salary of $59,840.

AverageNevada Nonmetropolitan AreaNevada% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.16$28.77-5.60%
Annual Salary$56,490$59,840-5.60%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,490 or $27.16 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNevada Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.16$25.725.60%
Annual Salary$56,490$53,4905.61%
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 Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $60,919 which compares to the Nevada average annual salary of $59,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area is 7% less than the Nevada average, which means Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $56,490.
  • Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,919.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area$56,49092.73%$60,919
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 Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $44,800 and $61,210 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 $77,460, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $37,060
15%2 – 4 years21$37,060 – $44,800
25%5 – 9 years35$44,800 – $58,790
25%10 – 14 years35$58,790 – $61,210
15%15 – 20 years21$58,790 – $77,460
10%20+ years14Above $77,460
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 $56,490, Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($62,000).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($52,270).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$62,000
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,490
Social Workers$52,270
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area is 140.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,490 per year or $27.16 per hour in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,919 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($62,000), Substance Abuse Counselors($56,490), Social Workers($52,270).


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

Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data