Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Spokane-Spokane Valley is 1,680.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Spokane-Spokane Valley earn an average of $53,330 per year or $25.64 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Spokane-Spokane Valley is 14%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Spokane-Spokane Valley is 1%.

Rankings for Spokane-Spokane Valley

  • Ranks #11 in Washington for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Washington for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #160 in the nation for salary and #101 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #38 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Washington

Spokane-Spokane Valley Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,330 or $25.64 per hour which is 5% less than the Washington average salary of $56,500.

AverageSpokane-Spokane ValleyWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.64$27.16-5.60%
Annual Salary$53,330$56,500-5.61%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Spokane-Spokane Valley Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,330 or $25.64 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSpokane-Spokane ValleyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.64$25.72-0.31%
Annual Salary$53,330$53,490-0.30%
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 Spokane-Spokane Valley earns an average annual salary of $54,247 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $56,500. per year.

Cost-of-living in Spokane-Spokane Valley is 2% less than the Washington average, which means Spokane-Spokane Valley residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $56,500.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,627.
  • Spokane-Spokane Valley average salary is $53,330.
  • Spokane-Spokane Valley cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,247.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Spokane-Spokane Valley$53,33098.31%$54,247
Washington$56,500107.36%$52,627
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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,520 and $61,330 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 $76,730, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $34,740, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year168Under $34,740
15%2 – 4 years252$34,740 – $38,520
25%5 – 9 years420$38,520 – $48,690
25%10 – 14 years420$48,690 – $61,330
15%15 – 20 years252$48,690 – $76,730
10%20+ years168Above $76,730
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 $53,330, Spokane-Spokane Valley Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($111,030), School Psychologists ($88,700), Health Care Social Workers ($64,340), and Social Workers ($57,480).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$111,030
School Psychologists$88,700
Health Care Social Workers$64,340
Social Workers$57,480
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,330
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Spokane-Spokane Valley Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Spokane-Spokane Valley is 1,680.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,330 per year or $25.64 per hour in Spokane-Spokane Valley.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Spokane-Spokane Valley Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,247 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Spokane-Spokane Valley are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($111,030), School Psychologists($88,700), Health Care Social Workers($64,340).


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