Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Washington
Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,800 or $24.91 per hour which is 8% less than the Washington average salary of $56,500.
| Average | Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.91 | $27.16 | -8.28% |
| Annual Salary | $51,800 | $56,500 | -8.32% |
Compared to the U.S.
Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,800 or $24.91 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.91 | $25.72 | -3.15% |
| Annual Salary | $51,800 | $53,490 | -3.16% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $53,402 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $56,500. per year.
Cost-of-living in Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area is 3% less than the Washington average, which means Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | $51,800 | 97.00% | $53,402 |
| Washington | $56,500 | 107.36% | $52,627 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,600 and $60,670 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 $76,780, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $35,020, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 69 | Under $35,020 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 104 | $35,020 – $37,600 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 172 | $37,600 – $47,040 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 172 | $47,040 – $60,670 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 104 | $47,040 – $76,780 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 69 | Above $76,780 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $51,800, Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($97,940), School Psychologists ($94,460), Health Care Social Workers ($62,360), and Social Workers ($60,350).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $97,940 |
| School Psychologists | $94,460 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $62,360 |
| Social Workers | $60,350 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,800 |
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