Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Jacksonville
Compared to North Carolina
Jacksonville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,820 or $22.51 per hour which is 11% less than the North Carolina average salary of $52,850.
| Average | Jacksonville | North Carolina | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.51 | $25.41 | -11.41% |
| Annual Salary | $46,820 | $52,850 | -11.41% |
Compared to the U.S.
Jacksonville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,820 or $22.51 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Jacksonville | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.51 | $25.72 | -12.48% |
| Annual Salary | $46,820 | $53,490 | -12.47% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Jacksonville earns an average annual salary of $51,592 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $52,850. per year.
Cost-of-living in Jacksonville is 9% less than the North Carolina average, which means Jacksonville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $46,820 | 90.75% | $51,592 |
| North Carolina | $52,850 | 91.84% | $57,546 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Jacksonville, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,260 and $55,370 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 $62,460, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $27,290, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 11 | Under $27,290 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 16 | $27,290 – $38,260 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 28 | $38,260 – $45,590 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 28 | $45,590 – $55,370 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 16 | $45,590 – $62,460 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 11 | Above $62,460 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $46,820, Jacksonville Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($94,560), and Social Workers ($52,370).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $94,560 |
| Social Workers | $52,370 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,820 |
FAQ for Jacksonville Substance Abuse Counselors
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