Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Dayton
Compared to Ohio
Dayton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,930 or $25.93 per hour which is 5% more than the Ohio average salary of $51,110.
| Average | Dayton | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.93 | $24.57 | 5.54% |
| Annual Salary | $53,930 | $51,110 | 5.52% |
Compared to the U.S.
Dayton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,930 or $25.93 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Dayton | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.93 | $25.72 | 0.82% |
| Annual Salary | $53,930 | $53,490 | 0.82% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Dayton earns an average annual salary of $61,452 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $51,110. per year.
Cost-of-living in Dayton is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means Dayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $53,930 | 87.76% | $61,452 |
| Ohio | $51,110 | 91.69% | $55,742 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Dayton, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,990 and $62,380 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 $76,950, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,720, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 67 | Under $36,720 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 100 | $36,720 – $38,990 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 168 | $38,990 – $48,690 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 168 | $48,690 – $62,380 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 100 | $48,690 – $76,950 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 67 | Above $76,950 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $53,930, Dayton Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($112,800), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($111,610), Psychology Teachers ($79,680), School Psychologists ($74,110), and Health Care Social Workers ($59,410).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,080).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $112,800 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $111,610 |
| Psychology Teachers | $79,680 |
| School Psychologists | $74,110 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,410 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,930 |
| Social Workers | $49,080 |
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