Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Greenville is 170.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Greenville earn an average of $53,970 per year or $25.95 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Greenville is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Greenville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Greenville

  • Ranks #4 in North Carolina for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #147 in the nation for salary and #332 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #321 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Greenville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,970 or $25.95 per hour which is 2% more than the North Carolina average salary of $52,850.

AverageGreenvilleNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.95$25.412.13%
Annual Salary$53,970$52,8502.12%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Greenville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,970 or $25.95 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageGreenvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.95$25.720.89%
Annual Salary$53,970$53,4900.90%
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 Greenville earns an average annual salary of $59,662 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $52,850. per year.

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

  • North Carolina average salary is $52,850.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,546.
  • Greenville average salary is $53,970.
  • Greenville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,662.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Greenville$53,97090.46%$59,662
North Carolina$52,85091.84%$57,546
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 Greenville, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,430 and $62,670 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 $76,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $28,810, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year17Under $28,810
15%2 – 4 years26$28,810 – $38,430
25%5 – 9 years42$38,430 – $48,480
25%10 – 14 years42$48,480 – $62,670
15%15 – 20 years26$48,480 – $76,670
10%20+ years17Above $76,670
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 $53,970, Greenville Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($74,360), and Health Care Social Workers ($66,280).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,870).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,360
Health Care Social Workers$66,280
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,970
Social Workers$48,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Greenville Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Greenville is 170.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,970 per year or $25.95 per hour in Greenville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Greenville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $59,662 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Greenville are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($74,360), Health Care Social Workers($66,280), Substance Abuse Counselors($53,970).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in North Carolina cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data