Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Farmington is 90.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Farmington earn an average of $46,860 per year or $22.53 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Mexico Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Farmington is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Farmington is less than 1%.

Rankings for Farmington

  • Ranks #6 in New Mexico for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in New Mexico for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #348 in the nation for salary and #337 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #447 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Mexico

Farmington Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,860 or $22.53 per hour which is 22% less than the New Mexico average salary of $60,720.

AverageFarmingtonNew Mexico% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.53$29.19-22.82%
Annual Salary$46,860$60,720-22.83%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Farmington Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,860 or $22.53 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageFarmingtonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.53$25.72-12.40%
Annual Salary$46,860$53,490-12.39%
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 Farmington earns an average annual salary of $51,957 which compares to the New Mexico average annual salary of $60,720. per year.

Cost-of-living in Farmington is 10% less than the New Mexico average, which means Farmington residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Mexico average.

  • New Mexico average salary is $60,720.
  • New Mexico cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,310.
  • Farmington average salary is $46,860.
  • Farmington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,957.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Farmington$46,86090.19%$51,957
New Mexico$60,72091.57%$66,310
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 Farmington, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,060 and $55,050 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 $62,950, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $36,750
15%2 – 4 years14$36,750 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years22$37,060 – $37,690
25%10 – 14 years22$37,690 – $55,050
15%15 – 20 years14$37,690 – $62,950
10%20+ years9Above $62,950
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 $46,860, Farmington Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($55,080), and Social Workers ($53,590).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$55,080
Social Workers$53,590
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,860
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Farmington Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Farmington is 90.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,860 per year or $22.53 per hour in Farmington.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Farmington Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,957 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Farmington are Health Care Social Workers($55,080), Social Workers($53,590), Substance Abuse Counselors($46,860).


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