Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Atlantic City-Hammonton is 410.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Atlantic City-Hammonton earn an average of $57,560 per year or $27.68 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Jersey Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Atlantic City-Hammonton is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Atlantic City-Hammonton is less than 1%.

Rankings for Atlantic City-Hammonton

  • Ranks #3 in New Jersey for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in New Jersey for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #76 in the nation for salary and #108 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #145 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Jersey

Atlantic City-Hammonton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,560 or $27.68 per hour which is 9% less than the New Jersey average salary of $63,430.

AverageAtlantic City-HammontonNew Jersey% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.68$30.50-9.25%
Annual Salary$57,560$63,430-9.25%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Atlantic City-Hammonton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,560 or $27.68 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageAtlantic City-HammontonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.68$25.727.62%
Annual Salary$57,560$53,4907.61%
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 Atlantic City-Hammonton earns an average annual salary of $58,777 which compares to the New Jersey average annual salary of $63,430. per year.

Cost-of-living in Atlantic City-Hammonton is 2% less than the New Jersey average, which means Atlantic City-Hammonton residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Jersey average.

  • New Jersey average salary is $63,430.
  • New Jersey cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,062.
  • Atlantic City-Hammonton average salary is $57,560.
  • Atlantic City-Hammonton cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,777.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Atlantic City-Hammonton$57,56097.93%$58,777
New Jersey$63,430111.16%$57,062
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 Atlantic City-Hammonton, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $46,540 and $61,440 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 $79,720, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,680, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year41Under $37,680
15%2 – 4 years62$37,680 – $46,540
25%5 – 9 years102$46,540 – $55,130
25%10 – 14 years102$55,130 – $61,440
15%15 – 20 years62$55,130 – $79,720
10%20+ years41Above $79,720
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 $57,560, Atlantic City-Hammonton Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($78,290), Marriage and Family Therapists ($78,120), Social Workers ($68,930), and Health Care Social Workers ($60,030).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$78,290
Marriage and Family Therapists$78,120
Social Workers$68,930
Health Care Social Workers$60,030
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Atlantic City-Hammonton Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Atlantic City-Hammonton is 410.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,560 per year or $27.68 per hour in Atlantic City-Hammonton.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Atlantic City-Hammonton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,777 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Atlantic City-Hammonton are School Psychologists($78,290), Marriage and Family Therapists($78,120), Social Workers($68,930).


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