Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Eugene
Compared to Oregon
Eugene Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,300 or $28.03 per hour which is 2% less than the Oregon average salary of $59,910.
| Average | Eugene | Oregon | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.03 | $28.81 | -2.71% |
| Annual Salary | $58,300 | $59,910 | -2.69% |
Compared to the U.S.
Eugene Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,300 or $28.03 per hour which is 8% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Eugene | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.03 | $25.72 | 8.98% |
| Annual Salary | $58,300 | $53,490 | 8.99% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Eugene earns an average annual salary of $58,364 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $59,910. per year.
Cost-of-living in Eugene is 0% less than the Oregon average, which means Eugene residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | $58,300 | 99.89% | $58,364 |
| Oregon | $59,910 | 102.62% | $58,380 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Eugene, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,430 and $75,410 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 $97,100, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,080, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 77 | Under $36,080 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 116 | $36,080 – $38,430 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 192 | $38,430 – $49,340 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 192 | $49,340 – $75,410 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 116 | $49,340 – $97,100 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 77 | Above $97,100 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $58,300, Eugene Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($125,070), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($110,330), School Psychologists ($86,400), and Health Care Social Workers ($78,320).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($57,540), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,980).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $125,070 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $110,330 |
| School Psychologists | $86,400 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $78,320 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $58,300 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $57,980 |
| Social Workers | $57,540 |
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