Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Fresno is 760.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Fresno earn an average of $53,780 per year or $25.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Fresno is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Fresno is less than 1%.

Rankings for Fresno

  • Ranks #21 in California for salary and #22 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #153 in the nation for salary and #86 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #72 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Fresno Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,780 or $25.85 per hour which is 10% less than the California average salary of $59,790.

AverageFresnoCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.85$28.74-10.06%
Annual Salary$53,780$59,790-10.05%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Fresno Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,780 or $25.85 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageFresnoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.85$25.720.51%
Annual Salary$53,780$53,4900.54%
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 Fresno earns an average annual salary of $53,866 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in Fresno is 0% less than the California average, which means Fresno residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $59,790.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,167.
  • Fresno average salary is $53,780.
  • Fresno cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,866.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Fresno$53,78099.84%$53,866
California$59,790110.38%$54,167
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 Fresno, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,110 and $60,970 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 $77,190, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $34,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year76Under $34,640
15%2 – 4 years114$34,640 – $37,110
25%5 – 9 years190$37,110 – $46,910
25%10 – 14 years190$46,910 – $60,970
15%15 – 20 years114$46,910 – $77,190
10%20+ years76Above $77,190
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 $53,780, Fresno Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($115,360), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($114,390), Forensic Psychologists ($90,600), Psychology Teachers ($81,940), Health Care Social Workers ($81,840), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,920), and Social Workers ($53,960).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$115,360
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$114,390
Forensic Psychologists$90,600
Psychology Teachers$81,940
Health Care Social Workers$81,840
Marriage and Family Therapists$56,920
Social Workers$53,960
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Fresno Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Fresno is 760.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,780 per year or $25.85 per hour in Fresno.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Fresno Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,866 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Fresno are School Psychologists($115,360), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($114,390), Forensic Psychologists($90,600).


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