Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Yakima
Compared to Washington
Yakima Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,900 or $24.47 per hour which is 9% less than the Washington average salary of $56,500.
| Average | Yakima | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.47 | $27.16 | -9.90% |
| Annual Salary | $50,900 | $56,500 | -9.91% |
Compared to the U.S.
Yakima Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,900 or $24.47 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Yakima | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $24.47 | $25.72 | -4.86% |
| Annual Salary | $50,900 | $53,490 | -4.84% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Yakima earns an average annual salary of $53,026 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $56,500. per year.
Cost-of-living in Yakima is 4% less than the Washington average, which means Yakima 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima | $50,900 | 95.99% | $53,026 |
| Washington | $56,500 | 107.36% | $52,627 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Yakima, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,520 and $60,800 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 $74,310, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $33,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 52 | Under $33,700 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 78 | $33,700 – $38,520 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 130 | $38,520 – $46,810 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 130 | $46,810 – $60,800 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 78 | $46,810 – $74,310 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 52 | Above $74,310 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $50,900, Yakima Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($92,320), Social Workers ($57,190), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,690).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $92,320 |
| Social Workers | $57,190 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,690 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $50,900 |
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