Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Austin-Round Rock is 1,730.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Austin-Round Rock earn an average of $53,110 per year or $25.53 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Austin-Round Rock is 10%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Austin-Round Rock is 1%.

Rankings for Austin-Round Rock

  • Ranks #4 in Texas for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #168 in the nation for salary and #59 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #37 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Austin-Round Rock Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,110 or $25.53 per hour which is 7% more than the Texas average salary of $49,510.

AverageAustin-Round RockTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.53$23.817.22%
Annual Salary$53,110$49,5107.27%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Austin-Round Rock Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,110 or $25.53 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageAustin-Round RockU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.53$25.72-0.74%
Annual Salary$53,110$53,490-0.71%
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 Austin-Round Rock earns an average annual salary of $52,171 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,510. per year.

Cost-of-living in Austin-Round Rock is 2% higher than the Texas average, which means Austin-Round Rock residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $49,510.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,739.
  • Austin-Round Rock average salary is $53,110.
  • Austin-Round Rock cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,171.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Austin-Round Rock$53,110101.80%$52,171
Texas$49,51099.54%$49,739
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 Austin-Round Rock, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,730 and $61,140 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 $77,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $33,500, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year173Under $33,500
15%2 – 4 years260$33,500 – $38,730
25%5 – 9 years432$38,730 – $47,310
25%10 – 14 years432$47,310 – $61,140
15%15 – 20 years260$47,310 – $77,900
10%20+ years173Above $77,900
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 $53,110, Austin-Round Rock Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($101,040), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,030), Psychology Teachers ($85,550), Health Care Social Workers ($73,940), School Psychologists ($69,940), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,100).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,120).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$101,040
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$86,030
Psychology Teachers$85,550
Health Care Social Workers$73,940
School Psychologists$69,940
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,100
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,110
Social Workers$50,120
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Austin-Round Rock Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Austin-Round Rock is 1,730.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,110 per year or $25.53 per hour in Austin-Round Rock.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Austin-Round Rock Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,171 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Austin-Round Rock are Forensic Psychologists($101,040), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($86,030), Psychology Teachers($85,550).


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