Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Utica-Rome is 230.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Utica-Rome earn an average of $53,550 per year or $25.74 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Utica-Rome is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Utica-Rome is less than 1%.

Rankings for Utica-Rome

  • Ranks #5 in New York for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #158 in the nation for salary and #222 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #249 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Utica-Rome Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,550 or $25.74 per hour which is 4% less than the New York average salary of $56,050.

AverageUtica-RomeNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.74$26.95-4.49%
Annual Salary$53,550$56,050-4.46%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Utica-Rome Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,550 or $25.74 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageUtica-RomeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.74$25.720.08%
Annual Salary$53,550$53,4900.11%
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 Utica-Rome earns an average annual salary of $57,383 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $56,050. per year.

Cost-of-living in Utica-Rome is 7% less than the New York average, which means Utica-Rome 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.
  • Utica-Rome average salary is $53,550.
  • Utica-Rome cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,383.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Utica-Rome$53,55093.32%$57,383
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 Utica-Rome, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $39,140 and $60,190 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 $77,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,090, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $36,090
15%2 – 4 years34$36,090 – $39,140
25%5 – 9 years58$39,140 – $48,690
25%10 – 14 years58$48,690 – $60,190
15%15 – 20 years34$48,690 – $77,250
10%20+ years23Above $77,250
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 $53,550, Utica-Rome Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($102,330), School Psychologists ($89,720), and Social Workers ($58,790).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($52,560).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$102,330
School Psychologists$89,720
Social Workers$58,790
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,550
Health Care Social Workers$52,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Utica-Rome Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Utica-Rome is 230.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,550 per year or $25.74 per hour in Utica-Rome.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Utica-Rome Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,383 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Utica-Rome are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($102,330), School Psychologists($89,720), Social Workers($58,790).


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

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