Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Vineland-Bridgeton is 280.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Vineland-Bridgeton earn an average of $55,410 per year or $26.64 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Jersey Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Vineland-Bridgeton is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Vineland-Bridgeton is less than 1%.

Rankings for Vineland-Bridgeton

  • Ranks #4 in New Jersey for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in New Jersey for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #113 in the nation for salary and #120 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #201 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Jersey

Vineland-Bridgeton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,410 or $26.64 per hour which is 12% less than the New Jersey average salary of $63,430.

AverageVineland-BridgetonNew Jersey% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.64$30.50-12.66%
Annual Salary$55,410$63,430-12.64%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Vineland-Bridgeton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,410 or $26.64 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageVineland-BridgetonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.64$25.723.58%
Annual Salary$55,410$53,4903.59%
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 Vineland-Bridgeton earns an average annual salary of $57,053 which compares to the New Jersey average annual salary of $63,430. per year.

Cost-of-living in Vineland-Bridgeton is 3% less than the New Jersey average, which means Vineland-Bridgeton 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.
  • Vineland-Bridgeton average salary is $55,410.
  • Vineland-Bridgeton cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,053.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Vineland-Bridgeton$55,41097.12%$57,053
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 Vineland-Bridgeton, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $47,040 and $64,290 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 $76,080, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $38,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year28Under $38,060
15%2 – 4 years42$38,060 – $47,040
25%5 – 9 years70$47,040 – $50,850
25%10 – 14 years70$50,850 – $64,290
15%15 – 20 years42$50,850 – $76,080
10%20+ years28Above $76,080
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 $55,410, Vineland-Bridgeton Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($82,540), Health Care Social Workers ($70,130), and Social Workers ($69,120).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$82,540
Health Care Social Workers$70,130
Social Workers$69,120
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,410
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Vineland-Bridgeton Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Vineland-Bridgeton is 280.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,410 per year or $26.64 per hour in Vineland-Bridgeton.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Vineland-Bridgeton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,053 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Vineland-Bridgeton are School Psychologists($82,540), Health Care Social Workers($70,130), Social Workers($69,120).


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