Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Richmond
Compared to Virginia
Richmond Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,660 or $25.32 per hour which is 1% less than the Virginia average salary of $53,210.
| Average | Richmond | Virginia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.32 | $25.58 | -1.02% |
| Annual Salary | $52,660 | $53,210 | -1.03% |
Compared to the U.S.
Richmond Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,660 or $25.32 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Richmond | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.32 | $25.72 | -1.56% |
| Annual Salary | $52,660 | $53,490 | -1.55% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Richmond earns an average annual salary of $55,176 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $53,210. per year.
Cost-of-living in Richmond is 5% less than the Virginia average, which means Richmond residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $52,660 | 95.44% | $55,176 |
| Virginia | $53,210 | 100.98% | $52,694 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Richmond, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $40,590 and $60,150 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 $76,010, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 307 | Under $37,060 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 460 | $37,060 – $40,590 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 768 | $40,590 – $49,380 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 768 | $49,380 – $60,150 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 460 | $49,380 – $76,010 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 307 | Above $76,010 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,660, Richmond Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,240), Forensic Psychologists ($90,660), Psychology Teachers ($84,120), School Psychologists ($72,750), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,190).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,190), and Social Workers ($52,250).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $101,240 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $90,660 |
| Psychology Teachers | $84,120 |
| School Psychologists | $72,750 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,190 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,660 |
| Social Workers | $52,250 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $46,190 |
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