Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Redding is 150.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Redding earn an average of $45,470 per year or $21.86 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Redding is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Redding is less than 1%.

Rankings for Redding

  • Ranks #28 in California for salary and #21 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #27 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #391 in the nation for salary and #83 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #355 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Redding Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,470 or $21.86 per hour which is 23% less than the California average salary of $59,790.

AverageReddingCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.86$28.74-23.94%
Annual Salary$45,470$59,790-23.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Redding Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,470 or $21.86 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageReddingU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.86$25.72-15.01%
Annual Salary$45,470$53,490-14.99%
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 Redding earns an average annual salary of $45,511 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in Redding is 0% less than the California average, which means Redding 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.
  • Redding average salary is $45,470.
  • Redding cost-of-living adjusted salary is $45,511.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Redding$45,47099.91%$45,511
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 Redding, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,060 and $47,450 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 $59,910, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year15Under $29,560
15%2 – 4 years22$29,560 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years38$37,060 – $44,820
25%10 – 14 years38$44,820 – $47,450
15%15 – 20 years22$44,820 – $59,910
10%20+ years15Above $59,910
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 $45,470, Redding Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,970), Health Care Social Workers ($76,320), Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,820), and Social Workers ($52,790).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$79,970
Health Care Social Workers$76,320
Marriage and Family Therapists$60,820
Social Workers$52,790
Substance Abuse Counselors$45,470
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Redding Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Redding is 150.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,470 per year or $21.86 per hour in Redding.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Redding Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $45,511 per year or $22 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Redding are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($79,970), Health Care Social Workers($76,320), Marriage and Family Therapists($60,820).


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