Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is 470.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $45,380 per year or $21.82 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is 13%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in Oklahoma for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Oklahoma for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #392 in the nation for salary and #455 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #127 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,380 or $21.82 per hour which is 9% less than the Oklahoma average salary of $50,270.

AverageSoutheast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan AreaOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.82$24.17-9.72%
Annual Salary$45,380$50,270-9.73%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,380 or $21.82 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSoutheast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.82$25.72-15.16%
Annual Salary$45,380$53,490-15.16%
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 Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $52,125 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $50,270. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oklahoma average.

  • Oklahoma average salary is $50,270.
  • Oklahoma cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,048.
  • Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $45,380.
  • Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,125.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area$45,38087.06%$52,125
Oklahoma$50,27091.32%$55,048
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 Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $30,520 and $58,680 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 $69,830, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $23,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year47Under $23,770
15%2 – 4 years70$23,770 – $30,520
25%5 – 9 years118$30,520 – $45,710
25%10 – 14 years118$45,710 – $58,680
15%15 – 20 years70$45,710 – $69,830
10%20+ years47Above $69,830
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 $45,380, Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Marriage and Family Therapists ($64,030), School Psychologists ($53,820), and Health Care Social Workers ($51,250).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,660).

TitleAnnual Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists$64,030
School Psychologists$53,820
Health Care Social Workers$51,250
Substance Abuse Counselors$45,380
Social Workers$42,660
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area is 470.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,380 per year or $21.82 per hour in Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,125 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area are Marriage and Family Therapists($64,030), School Psychologists($53,820), Health Care Social Workers($51,250).


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

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