Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Racine is 80.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Racine earn an average of $55,600 per year or $26.73 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Racine is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Racine is less than 1%.

Rankings for Racine

  • Ranks #6 in Wisconsin for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #15 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #109 in the nation for salary and #265 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #467 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Racine Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,600 or $26.73 per hour which is 6% more than the Wisconsin average salary of $52,010.

AverageRacineWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.73$25.016.88%
Annual Salary$55,600$52,0106.90%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Racine Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,600 or $26.73 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageRacineU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.73$25.723.93%
Annual Salary$55,600$53,4903.94%
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 Racine earns an average annual salary of $60,284 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $52,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Racine is 8% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Racine residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.

  • Wisconsin average salary is $52,010.
  • Wisconsin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,811.
  • Racine average salary is $55,600.
  • Racine cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,284.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Racine$55,60092.23%$60,284
Wisconsin$52,01093.19%$55,811
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 Racine, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $39,630 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 $76,720, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,280, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $30,280
15%2 – 4 years12$30,280 – $39,630
25%5 – 9 years20$39,630 – $49,360
25%10 – 14 years20$49,360 – $62,950
15%15 – 20 years12$49,360 – $76,720
10%20+ years8Above $76,720
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 $55,600, Racine Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,710), School Psychologists ($71,000), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,330).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,710
School Psychologists$71,000
Health Care Social Workers$58,330
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,600
Social Workers$47,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Racine Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Racine is 80.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,600 per year or $26.73 per hour in Racine.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Racine Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,284 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Racine are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,710), School Psychologists($71,000), Health Care Social Workers($58,330).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in Wisconsin cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data