Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Beaumont-Port Arthur is 260.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Beaumont-Port Arthur earn an average of $46,070 per year or $22.15 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Beaumont-Port Arthur is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Beaumont-Port Arthur is less than 1%.

Rankings for Beaumont-Port Arthur

  • Ranks #21 in Texas for salary and #19 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #377 in the nation for salary and #218 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #217 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Beaumont-Port Arthur Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,070 or $22.15 per hour which is 6% less than the Texas average salary of $49,510.

AverageBeaumont-Port ArthurTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.15$23.81-6.97%
Annual Salary$46,070$49,510-6.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Beaumont-Port Arthur Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,070 or $22.15 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageBeaumont-Port ArthurU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.15$25.72-13.88%
Annual Salary$46,070$53,490-13.87%
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 Beaumont-Port Arthur earns an average annual salary of $49,294 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,510. per year.

Cost-of-living in Beaumont-Port Arthur is 7% less than the Texas average, which means Beaumont-Port Arthur residents have an overall less 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.
  • Beaumont-Port Arthur average salary is $46,070.
  • Beaumont-Port Arthur cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,294.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Beaumont-Port Arthur$46,07093.46%$49,294
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 Beaumont-Port Arthur, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,020 and $49,990 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 $59,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $35,570, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year26Under $35,570
15%2 – 4 years39$35,570 – $37,020
25%5 – 9 years65$37,020 – $39,380
25%10 – 14 years65$39,380 – $49,990
15%15 – 20 years39$39,380 – $59,870
10%20+ years26Above $59,870
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 $46,070, Beaumont-Port Arthur Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($68,740), School Psychologists ($68,680), and Social Workers ($48,470).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$68,740
School Psychologists$68,680
Social Workers$48,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,070
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Beaumont-Port Arthur Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Beaumont-Port Arthur is 260.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,070 per year or $22.15 per hour in Beaumont-Port Arthur.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Beaumont-Port Arthur Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,294 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Beaumont-Port Arthur are Health Care Social Workers($68,740), School Psychologists($68,680), Social Workers($48,470).


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