Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Cincinnati
Compared to Ohio
Cincinnati Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,360 or $25.18 per hour which is 2% more than the Ohio average salary of $51,110.
| Average | Cincinnati | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.18 | $24.57 | 2.48% |
| Annual Salary | $52,360 | $51,110 | 2.45% |
Compared to the U.S.
Cincinnati Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,360 or $25.18 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Cincinnati | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.18 | $25.72 | -2.10% |
| Annual Salary | $52,360 | $53,490 | -2.11% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Cincinnati earns an average annual salary of $56,012 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $51,110. per year.
Cost-of-living in Cincinnati is 7% less than the Ohio average, which means Cincinnati residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $52,360 | 93.48% | $56,012 |
| Ohio | $51,110 | 91.69% | $55,742 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Cincinnati, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,220 and $60,630 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 $77,780, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $34,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 235 | Under $34,820 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 352 | $34,820 – $38,220 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 588 | $38,220 – $47,820 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 588 | $47,820 – $60,630 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 352 | $47,820 – $77,780 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 235 | Above $77,780 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,360, Cincinnati Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($92,330), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($92,080), Forensic Psychologists ($89,480), School Psychologists ($81,440), Marriage and Family Therapists ($66,460), and Health Care Social Workers ($60,340).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,380).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $92,330 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $92,080 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $89,480 |
| School Psychologists | $81,440 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $66,460 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $60,340 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,360 |
| Social Workers | $46,380 |
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