Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is 270.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $53,030 per year or $25.50 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oregon Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #10 in Oregon for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Oregon for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #171 in the nation for salary and #142 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #212 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oregon

Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,030 or $25.50 per hour which is 11% less than the Oregon average salary of $59,910.

AverageCoast Oregon Nonmetropolitan AreaOregon% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.50$28.81-11.49%
Annual Salary$53,030$59,910-11.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,030 or $25.50 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageCoast Oregon Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.50$25.72-0.86%
Annual Salary$53,030$53,490-0.86%
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 Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $55,079 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $59,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is 4% less than the Oregon average, which means Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less 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.
  • Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $53,030.
  • Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,079.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area$53,03096.28%$55,079
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 Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,430 and $61,140 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 $76,650, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year27Under $36,710
15%2 – 4 years40$36,710 – $38,430
25%5 – 9 years68$38,430 – $48,550
25%10 – 14 years68$48,550 – $61,140
15%15 – 20 years40$48,550 – $76,650
10%20+ years27Above $76,650
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 $53,030, Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($77,170), Health Care Social Workers ($71,490), and Social Workers ($55,800).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$77,170
Health Care Social Workers$71,490
Social Workers$55,800
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is 270.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,030 per year or $25.50 per hour in Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,079 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Coast Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($77,170), Health Care Social Workers($71,490), Social Workers($55,800).


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

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