Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Reading is 580.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Reading earn an average of $46,920 per year or $22.56 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Reading is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Reading is less than 1%.

Rankings for Reading

  • Ranks #11 in Pennsylvania for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #345 in the nation for salary and #105 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #100 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Reading Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,920 or $22.56 per hour which is 5% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $49,480.

AverageReadingPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.56$23.79-5.17%
Annual Salary$46,920$49,480-5.17%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Reading Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,920 or $22.56 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageReadingU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.56$25.72-12.29%
Annual Salary$46,920$53,490-12.28%
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 Reading earns an average annual salary of $47,863 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $49,480. per year.

Cost-of-living in Reading is 2% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Reading 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.
  • Reading average salary is $46,920.
  • Reading cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,863.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Reading$46,92098.03%$47,863
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 Reading, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $36,760 and $54,490 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 $64,960, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $31,530, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year58Under $31,530
15%2 – 4 years87$31,530 – $36,760
25%5 – 9 years145$36,760 – $46,130
25%10 – 14 years145$46,130 – $54,490
15%15 – 20 years87$46,130 – $64,960
10%20+ years58Above $64,960
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 $46,920, Reading Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($83,650), Psychology Teachers ($82,630), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($71,390), Health Care Social Workers ($58,150), Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,430), and Social Workers ($47,000).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$83,650
Psychology Teachers$82,630
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$71,390
Health Care Social Workers$58,150
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,430
Social Workers$47,000
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Reading Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Reading is 580.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,920 per year or $22.56 per hour in Reading.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Reading Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,863 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Reading are School Psychologists($83,650), Psychology Teachers($82,630), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($71,390).


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

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