Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Cheyenne is 100.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Cheyenne earn an average of $64,780 per year or $31.14 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wyoming Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Cheyenne is 19%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Cheyenne is less than 1%.

Rankings for Cheyenne

  • Ranks #2 in Wyoming for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Wyoming for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #17 in the nation for salary and #230 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #431 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wyoming

Cheyenne Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $64,780 or $31.14 per hour which is 4% more than the Wyoming average salary of $61,840.

AverageCheyenneWyoming% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.14$29.734.74%
Annual Salary$64,780$61,8404.75%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Cheyenne Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $64,780 or $31.14 per hour which is 21% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageCheyenneU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.14$25.7221.07%
Annual Salary$64,780$53,49021.11%
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 Cheyenne earns an average annual salary of $69,536 which compares to the Wyoming average annual salary of $61,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Cheyenne is 7% less than the Wyoming average, which means Cheyenne residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wyoming average.

  • Wyoming average salary is $61,840.
  • Wyoming cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,028.
  • Cheyenne average salary is $64,780.
  • Cheyenne cost-of-living adjusted salary is $69,536.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Cheyenne$64,78093.16%$69,536
Wyoming$61,84092.26%$67,028
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 Cheyenne, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $48,200 and $76,090 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 $94,500, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $38,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $38,830
15%2 – 4 years15$38,830 – $48,200
25%5 – 9 years25$48,200 – $60,770
25%10 – 14 years25$60,770 – $76,090
15%15 – 20 years15$60,770 – $94,500
10%20+ years10Above $94,500
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 $64,780, Cheyenne Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($65,420).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($54,970), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($63,160).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$65,420
Substance Abuse Counselors$64,780
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$63,160
Social Workers$54,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Cheyenne Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Cheyenne is 100.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $64,780 per year or $31.14 per hour in Cheyenne.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Cheyenne Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $69,536 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Cheyenne are Health Care Social Workers($65,420), Substance Abuse Counselors($64,780), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($63,160).


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

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