Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Johnson City is 160.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Johnson City earn an average of $39,450 per year or $18.97 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Johnson City is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Johnson City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Johnson City

  • Ranks #8 in Tennessee for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #488 in the nation for salary and #382 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #341 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Johnson City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $39,450 or $18.97 per hour which is 6% less than the Tennessee average salary of $42,210.

AverageJohnson CityTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$18.97$20.29-6.51%
Annual Salary$39,450$42,210-6.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Johnson City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $39,450 or $18.97 per hour which is 26% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageJohnson CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$18.97$25.72-26.24%
Annual Salary$39,450$53,490-26.25%
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 Johnson City earns an average annual salary of $44,391 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $42,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Johnson City is 11% less than the Tennessee average, which means Johnson City 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.
  • Johnson City average salary is $39,450.
  • Johnson City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $44,391.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Johnson City$39,45088.87%$44,391
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 Johnson City, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $30,520 and $47,040 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 $55,130, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $27,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $27,060
15%2 – 4 years24$27,060 – $30,520
25%5 – 9 years40$30,520 – $38,260
25%10 – 14 years40$38,260 – $47,040
15%15 – 20 years24$38,260 – $55,130
10%20+ years16Above $55,130
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 $39,450, Johnson City Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($44,870), and Social Workers ($44,520).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$44,870
Social Workers$44,520
Substance Abuse Counselors$39,450
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Johnson City Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Johnson City is 160.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $39,450 per year or $18.97 per hour in Johnson City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Johnson City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $44,391 per year or $21 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Johnson City are Health Care Social Workers($44,870), Social Workers($44,520), Substance Abuse Counselors($39,450).


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

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