Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Clarksville is 240.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Clarksville earn an average of $42,640 per year or $20.50 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Clarksville is 6%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Clarksville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Clarksville

  • Ranks #4 in Tennessee for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #444 in the nation for salary and #324 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #242 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Clarksville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,640 or $20.50 per hour which is 1% more than the Tennessee average salary of $42,210.

AverageClarksvilleTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.50$20.291.03%
Annual Salary$42,640$42,2101.02%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Clarksville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,640 or $20.50 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageClarksvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.50$25.72-20.30%
Annual Salary$42,640$53,490-20.28%
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 Clarksville earns an average annual salary of $46,986 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $42,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Clarksville is 9% less than the Tennessee average, which means Clarksville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.

  • Tennessee average salary is $42,210.
  • Tennessee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $45,806.
  • Clarksville average salary is $42,640.
  • Clarksville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $46,986.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Clarksville$42,64090.75%$46,986
Tennessee$42,21092.15%$45,806
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 Clarksville, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $30,740 and $49,130 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 $59,910, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $27,080, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year24Under $27,080
15%2 – 4 years36$27,080 – $30,740
25%5 – 9 years60$30,740 – $36,940
25%10 – 14 years60$36,940 – $49,130
15%15 – 20 years36$36,940 – $59,910
10%20+ years24Above $59,910
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 $42,640, Clarksville Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($89,410), Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,640), Health Care Social Workers ($44,030), and Social Workers ($42,970).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$89,410
Marriage and Family Therapists$46,640
Health Care Social Workers$44,030
Social Workers$42,970
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Clarksville Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Clarksville is 240.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,640 per year or $20.50 per hour in Clarksville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Clarksville Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,986 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Clarksville are School Psychologists($89,410), Marriage and Family Therapists($46,640), Health Care Social Workers($44,030).


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