Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 440.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $42,680 per year or $20.52 per hour.
  • The percentage of Mississippi Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Mississippi for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Mississippi for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #443 in the nation for salary and #505 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #135 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Mississippi

Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,680 or $20.52 per hour which is almost same as Mississippi average salary of $42,830.

AverageNortheast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaMississippi% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.52$20.59-0.34%
Annual Salary$42,680$42,830-0.35%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,680 or $20.52 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNortheast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.52$25.72-20.22%
Annual Salary$42,680$53,490-20.21%
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 Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $50,384 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $42,830. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Mississippi average, which means Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Mississippi average.

  • Mississippi average salary is $42,830.
  • Mississippi cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,792.
  • Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $42,680.
  • Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,384.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area$42,68084.71%$50,384
Mississippi$42,83087.78%$48,792
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 Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $29,190 and $46,170 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 $90,100, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $23,030, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year44Under $23,030
15%2 – 4 years66$23,030 – $29,190
25%5 – 9 years110$29,190 – $37,090
25%10 – 14 years110$37,090 – $46,170
15%15 – 20 years66$37,090 – $90,100
10%20+ years44Above $90,100
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 $42,680, Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($73,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($70,900), School Psychologists ($58,770), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,800).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($36,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$73,280
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$70,900
School Psychologists$58,770
Health Care Social Workers$54,800
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,680
Social Workers$36,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 440.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $42,680 per year or $20.52 per hour in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,384 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($73,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($70,900), School Psychologists($58,770).


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

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