Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 360.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California earn an average of $50,950 per year or $24.50 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Substance Abuse Counselors who work in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is less than 1%.

Rankings for North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

  • Ranks #27 in California for salary and #20 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #225 in the nation for salary and #82 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #160 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,950 or $24.50 per hour which is 14% less than the California average salary of $59,790.

AverageNorth Valley-Northern Mountains Region of CaliforniaCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.50$28.74-14.75%
Annual Salary$50,950$59,790-14.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,950 or $24.50 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNorth Valley-Northern Mountains Region of CaliforniaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.50$25.72-4.74%
Annual Salary$50,950$53,490-4.75%
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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California earns an average annual salary of $50,986 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 0% less than the California average, which means North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California 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.
  • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California average salary is $50,950.
  • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,986.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California$50,95099.93%$50,986
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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,830 and $59,850 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 $36,980, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year36Under $36,980
15%2 – 4 years54$36,980 – $38,830
25%5 – 9 years90$38,830 – $46,590
25%10 – 14 years90$46,590 – $59,850
15%15 – 20 years54$46,590 – $76,650
10%20+ years36Above $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 $50,950, North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($106,170), School Psychologists ($92,190), Health Care Social Workers ($71,850), Marriage and Family Therapists ($59,070), and Social Workers ($55,670).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$106,170
School Psychologists$92,190
Health Care Social Workers$71,850
Marriage and Family Therapists$59,070
Social Workers$55,670
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,950
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 360.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,950 per year or $24.50 per hour in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,986 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($106,170), School Psychologists($92,190), Health Care Social Workers($71,850).


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