Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 220.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $50,270 per year or $24.17 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Substance Abuse Counselors who work in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #7 in Ohio for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #249 in the nation for salary and #428 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #270 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,270 or $24.17 per hour which is 1% less than the Ohio average salary of $51,110.

AverageWest Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.17$24.57-1.63%
Annual Salary$50,270$51,110-1.64%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,270 or $24.17 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageWest Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.17$25.72-6.03%
Annual Salary$50,270$53,490-6.02%
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 West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $57,281 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $51,110. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means West Northwestern 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.
  • West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $50,270.
  • West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,281.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area$50,27087.76%$57,281
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 West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,060 and $59,390 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 $75,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $31,160, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $31,160
15%2 – 4 years33$31,160 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years55$37,060 – $47,050
25%10 – 14 years55$47,050 – $59,390
15%15 – 20 years33$47,050 – $75,410
10%20+ years22Above $75,410
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 $50,270, West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($72,200), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,880).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($44,650).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$72,200
Health Care Social Workers$53,880
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,270
Social Workers$44,650
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 220.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,270 per year or $24.17 per hour in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,281 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($72,200), Health Care Social Workers($53,880), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,270).


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

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