Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 400.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $48,910 per year or $23.51 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #11 in New York for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #289 in the nation for salary and #274 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #149 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,910 or $23.51 per hour which is 12% less than the New York average salary of $56,050.

AverageSouthwest New York Nonmetropolitan AreaNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.51$26.95-12.76%
Annual Salary$48,910$56,050-12.74%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,910 or $23.51 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSouthwest New York Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.51$25.72-8.59%
Annual Salary$48,910$53,490-8.56%
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 Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $53,082 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $56,050. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the New York average, which means Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.

  • New York average salary is $56,050.
  • New York cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,857.
  • Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $48,910.
  • Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,082.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area$48,91092.14%$53,082
New York$56,050110.21%$50,857
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 Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,410 and $60,040 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 $33,290, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year40Under $33,290
15%2 – 4 years60$33,290 – $37,410
25%5 – 9 years100$37,410 – $47,310
25%10 – 14 years100$47,310 – $60,040
15%15 – 20 years60$47,310 – $62,950
10%20+ years40Above $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 $48,910, Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,050), School Psychologists ($70,990), Psychology Teachers ($63,160), Social Workers ($52,660), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,570).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,050
School Psychologists$70,990
Psychology Teachers$63,160
Social Workers$52,660
Health Care Social Workers$50,570
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,910
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 400.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,910 per year or $23.51 per hour in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,082 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($91,050), School Psychologists($70,990), Psychology Teachers($63,160).


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

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