Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 200.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $42,820 per year or $20.59 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 10%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in New Hampshire for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #438 in the nation for salary and #71 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #288 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,820 or $20.59 per hour which is 10% less than the New Hampshire average salary of $47,610.

AverageNorthern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.59$22.89-10.05%
Annual Salary$42,820$47,610-10.06%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,820 or $20.59 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNorthern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.59$25.72-19.95%
Annual Salary$42,820$53,490-19.95%
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 Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $42,514 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $47,610. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Hampshire average.

  • New Hampshire average salary is $47,610.
  • New Hampshire cost-of-living adjusted salary is $45,907.
  • Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $42,820.
  • Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $42,514.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area$42,820100.72%$42,514
New Hampshire$47,610103.71%$45,907
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 Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $36,750 and $48,560 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 $61,970, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year20Under $29,010
15%2 – 4 years30$29,010 – $36,750
25%5 – 9 years50$36,750 – $38,520
25%10 – 14 years50$38,520 – $48,560
15%15 – 20 years30$38,520 – $61,970
10%20+ years20Above $61,970
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 $42,820, Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($63,370), and Social Workers ($54,920).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$63,370
Social Workers$54,920
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,820
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 200.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,820 per year or $20.59 per hour in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,514 per year or $20 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northern New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($63,370), Social Workers($54,920), Substance Abuse Counselors($42,820).


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

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