Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 120.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Chambersburg-Waynesboro earn an average of $52,500 per year or $25.24 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is less than 1%.

Rankings for Chambersburg-Waynesboro

  • Ranks #3 in Pennsylvania for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #19 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #186 in the nation for salary and #176 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #404 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Chambersburg-Waynesboro Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,500 or $25.24 per hour which is 6% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,480.

AverageChambersburg-WaynesboroPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.24$23.796.09%
Annual Salary$52,500$49,4806.10%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Chambersburg-Waynesboro Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,500 or $25.24 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageChambersburg-WaynesboroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.24$25.72-1.87%
Annual Salary$52,500$53,490-1.85%
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 Chambersburg-Waynesboro earns an average annual salary of $55,351 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 5% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Chambersburg-Waynesboro residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.

  • Pennsylvania average salary is $49,480.
  • Pennsylvania cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,718.
  • Chambersburg-Waynesboro average salary is $52,500.
  • Chambersburg-Waynesboro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,351.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Chambersburg-Waynesboro$52,50094.85%$55,351
Pennsylvania$49,48097.56%$50,718
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 Chambersburg-Waynesboro, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,830 and $63,450 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 $31,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $31,000
15%2 – 4 years18$31,000 – $38,830
25%5 – 9 years30$38,830 – $49,690
25%10 – 14 years30$49,690 – $63,450
15%15 – 20 years18$49,690 – $76,950
10%20+ years12Above $76,950
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 $52,500, Chambersburg-Waynesboro Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($64,890).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,990).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$64,890
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,500
Social Workers$47,990
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Chambersburg-Waynesboro Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Chambersburg-Waynesboro is 120.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,500 per year or $25.24 per hour in Chambersburg-Waynesboro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Chambersburg-Waynesboro Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,351 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Chambersburg-Waynesboro are Health Care Social Workers($64,890), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,500), Social Workers($47,990).


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

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