Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Corvallis is 60.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Corvallis earn an average of $56,450 per year or $27.14 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oregon Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Corvallis is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Corvallis is less than 1%.

Rankings for Corvallis

  • Ranks #6 in Oregon for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in Oregon for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #90 in the nation for salary and #60 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #491 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oregon

Corvallis Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,450 or $27.14 per hour which is 5% less than the Oregon average salary of $59,910.

AverageCorvallisOregon% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.14$28.81-5.80%
Annual Salary$56,450$59,910-5.78%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Corvallis Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,450 or $27.14 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageCorvallisU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.14$25.725.52%
Annual Salary$56,450$53,4905.53%
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 Corvallis earns an average annual salary of $55,523 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $59,910. per year.

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

  • Oregon average salary is $59,910.
  • Oregon cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,380.
  • Corvallis average salary is $56,450.
  • Corvallis cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,523.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Corvallis$56,450101.67%$55,523
Oregon$59,910102.62%$58,380
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 Corvallis, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,040 and $75,120 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 $80,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $36,750
15%2 – 4 years9$36,750 – $38,040
25%5 – 9 years15$38,040 – $58,650
25%10 – 14 years15$58,650 – $75,120
15%15 – 20 years9$58,650 – $80,580
10%20+ years6Above $80,580
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($52,610).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,450
Social Workers$52,610
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Corvallis Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Corvallis is 60.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,450 per year or $27.14 per hour in Corvallis.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Corvallis Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,523 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Corvallis are Substance Abuse Counselors($56,450), Social Workers($52,610),


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

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