Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 540.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $50,080 per year or $24.08 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #9 in Ohio for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #256 in the nation for salary and #430 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #107 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,080 or $24.08 per hour which is 2% less than the Ohio average salary of $51,110.

AverageSouthern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.08$24.57-1.99%
Annual Salary$50,080$51,110-2.02%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,080 or $24.08 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSouthern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.08$25.72-6.38%
Annual Salary$50,080$53,490-6.38%
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 Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $57,065 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $51,110. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $50,080.
  • Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,065.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area$50,08087.76%$57,065
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 Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,330 and $59,380 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 $75,140, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $34,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year54Under $34,910
15%2 – 4 years81$34,910 – $37,330
25%5 – 9 years135$37,330 – $46,660
25%10 – 14 years135$46,660 – $59,380
15%15 – 20 years81$46,660 – $75,140
10%20+ years54Above $75,140
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 $50,080, Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($103,690), Psychology Teachers ($88,190), School Psychologists ($69,430), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,280).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,780).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$103,690
Psychology Teachers$88,190
School Psychologists$69,430
Health Care Social Workers$52,280
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,080
Social Workers$43,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 540.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,080 per year or $24.08 per hour in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,065 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($103,690), Psychology Teachers($88,190), School Psychologists($69,430).


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

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