Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Longview
Compared to Washington
Longview Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,680 or $27.73 per hour which is 2% more than the Washington average salary of $56,500.
| Average | Longview | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.73 | $27.16 | 2.10% |
| Annual Salary | $57,680 | $56,500 | 2.09% |
Compared to the U.S.
Longview Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,680 or $27.73 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Longview | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $27.73 | $25.72 | 7.81% |
| Annual Salary | $57,680 | $53,490 | 7.83% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Longview earns an average annual salary of $59,305 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $56,500. per year.
Cost-of-living in Longview is 3% less than the Washington average, which means Longview residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | $57,680 | 97.26% | $59,305 |
| Washington | $56,500 | 107.36% | $52,627 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Longview, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $43,890 and $62,950 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 $77,750, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 22 | Under $37,220 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 33 | $37,220 – $43,890 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 55 | $43,890 – $56,650 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 55 | $56,650 – $62,950 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 33 | $56,650 – $77,750 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 22 | Above $77,750 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $57,680, Longview Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($63,050), and Social Workers ($59,110).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $63,050 |
| Social Workers | $59,110 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $57,680 |
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