Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for El Paso
Compared to Texas
El Paso Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,870 or $22.05 per hour which is 7% less than the Texas average salary of $49,510.
| Average | El Paso | Texas | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.05 | $23.81 | -7.39% |
| Annual Salary | $45,870 | $49,510 | -7.35% |
Compared to the U.S.
El Paso Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,870 or $22.05 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | El Paso | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.05 | $25.72 | -14.27% |
| Annual Salary | $45,870 | $53,490 | -14.25% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in El Paso earns an average annual salary of $49,211 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $49,510. per year.
Cost-of-living in El Paso is 7% less than the Texas average, which means El Paso residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | $45,870 | 93.21% | $49,211 |
| Texas | $49,510 | 99.54% | $49,739 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In El Paso, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $30,710 and $59,030 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 $78,080, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $25,930, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 39 | Under $25,930 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 58 | $25,930 – $30,710 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 98 | $30,710 – $38,670 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 98 | $38,670 – $59,030 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 58 | $38,670 – $78,080 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 39 | Above $78,080 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,870, El Paso Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,960), School Psychologists ($69,850), Health Care Social Workers ($57,270), and Social Workers ($46,250).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Psychology Teachers ($42,240).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $80,960 |
| School Psychologists | $69,850 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,270 |
| Social Workers | $46,250 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $45,870 |
| Psychology Teachers | $42,240 |
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