Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 310.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $47,700 per year or $22.93 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Substance Abuse Counselors who work in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 15%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in New Hampshire for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #315 in the nation for salary and #69 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #186 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,700 or $22.93 per hour which is almost same as New Hampshire average salary of $47,610.

AverageWest Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.93$22.890.17%
Annual Salary$47,700$47,6100.19%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,700 or $22.93 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageWest Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.93$25.72-10.85%
Annual Salary$47,700$53,490-10.82%
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 West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $47,359 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $47,610. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means West Central-Southwest 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.
  • West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $47,700.
  • West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,359.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area$47,700100.72%$47,359
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 West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,520 and $55,960 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 $63,480, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year31Under $30,730
15%2 – 4 years46$30,730 – $38,520
25%5 – 9 years78$38,520 – $47,310
25%10 – 14 years78$47,310 – $55,960
15%15 – 20 years46$47,310 – $63,480
10%20+ years31Above $63,480
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 $47,700, West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($81,320), Health Care Social Workers ($73,280), School Psychologists ($70,640), and Social Workers ($53,790).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$81,320
Health Care Social Workers$73,280
School Psychologists$70,640
Social Workers$53,790
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area is 310.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,700 per year or $22.93 per hour in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,359 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Central-Southwest New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($81,320), Health Care Social Workers($73,280), School Psychologists($70,640).


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