Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Montgomery
Compared to Alabama
Montgomery Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,140 or $22.67 per hour which is 8% more than the Alabama average salary of $43,250.
| Average | Montgomery | Alabama | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.67 | $20.79 | 9.04% |
| Annual Salary | $47,140 | $43,250 | 8.99% |
Compared to the U.S.
Montgomery Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,140 or $22.67 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Montgomery | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.67 | $25.72 | -11.86% |
| Annual Salary | $47,140 | $53,490 | -11.87% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Montgomery earns an average annual salary of $52,031 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $43,250. per year.
Cost-of-living in Montgomery is 9% less than the Alabama average, which means Montgomery residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $47,140 | 90.60% | $52,031 |
| Alabama | $43,250 | 89.25% | $48,459 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Montgomery, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,010 and $60,450 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 $61,130, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,460, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 25 | Under $30,460 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 38 | $30,460 – $37,010 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 62 | $37,010 – $46,640 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 62 | $46,640 – $60,450 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 38 | $46,640 – $61,130 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 25 | Above $61,130 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $47,140, Montgomery Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,090), Social Workers ($50,060), and Health Care Social Workers ($49,920).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($42,460).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $73,090 |
| Social Workers | $50,060 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $49,920 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,140 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $42,460 |
FAQ for Montgomery Substance Abuse Counselors
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