Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Cleveland-Elyria is 2,220.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Cleveland-Elyria earn an average of $48,720 per year or $23.42 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Cleveland-Elyria is 19%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Cleveland-Elyria is 1%.

Rankings for Cleveland-Elyria

  • Ranks #14 in Ohio for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #292 in the nation for salary and #235 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #27 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

Cleveland-Elyria Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,720 or $23.42 per hour which is 4% less than the Ohio average salary of $51,110.

AverageCleveland-ElyriaOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.42$24.57-4.68%
Annual Salary$48,720$51,110-4.68%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Cleveland-Elyria Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,720 or $23.42 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageCleveland-ElyriaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.42$25.72-8.94%
Annual Salary$48,720$53,490-8.92%
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 Cleveland-Elyria earns an average annual salary of $52,387 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $51,110. per year.

Cost-of-living in Cleveland-Elyria is 7% less than the Ohio average, which means Cleveland-Elyria residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.

  • Ohio average salary is $51,110.
  • Ohio cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,742.
  • Cleveland-Elyria average salary is $48,720.
  • Cleveland-Elyria cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,387.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Cleveland-Elyria$48,72093.00%$52,387
Ohio$51,11091.69%$55,742
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 Cleveland-Elyria, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,520 and $59,770 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 $75,940, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,350, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year222Under $29,350
15%2 – 4 years333$29,350 – $37,520
25%5 – 9 years555$37,520 – $47,550
25%10 – 14 years555$47,550 – $59,770
15%15 – 20 years333$47,550 – $75,940
10%20+ years222Above $75,940
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 $48,720, Cleveland-Elyria Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($127,820), Psychology Teachers ($94,720), Forensic Psychologists ($92,060), School Psychologists ($73,590), Marriage and Family Therapists ($61,230), Health Care Social Workers ($61,200), and Social Workers ($51,290).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$127,820
Psychology Teachers$94,720
Forensic Psychologists$92,060
School Psychologists$73,590
Marriage and Family Therapists$61,230
Health Care Social Workers$61,200
Social Workers$51,290
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,720
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Cleveland-Elyria Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Cleveland-Elyria is 2,220.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,720 per year or $23.42 per hour in Cleveland-Elyria.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Cleveland-Elyria Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,387 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Cleveland-Elyria are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($127,820), Psychology Teachers($94,720), Forensic Psychologists($92,060).


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