Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Santa Rosa is 480.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Santa Rosa earn an average of $60,110 per year or $28.90 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Santa Rosa is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Santa Rosa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Santa Rosa

  • Ranks #7 in California for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #36 in the nation for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #125 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Santa Rosa Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,110 or $28.90 per hour which is almost same as California average salary of $59,790.

AverageSanta RosaCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.90$28.740.56%
Annual Salary$60,110$59,7900.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Santa Rosa Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,110 or $28.90 per hour which is 12% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSanta RosaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.90$25.7212.36%
Annual Salary$60,110$53,49012.38%
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 Santa Rosa earns an average annual salary of $54,725 which compares to the California average annual salary of $59,790. per year.

Cost-of-living in Santa Rosa is 10% higher than the California average, which means Santa Rosa residents have an overall higher 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.
  • Santa Rosa average salary is $60,110.
  • Santa Rosa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,725.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Santa Rosa$60,110109.84%$54,725
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 Santa Rosa, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $39,230 and $71,100 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 $102,540, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $35,120, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year48Under $35,120
15%2 – 4 years72$35,120 – $39,230
25%5 – 9 years120$39,230 – $49,290
25%10 – 14 years120$49,290 – $71,100
15%15 – 20 years72$49,290 – $102,540
10%20+ years48Above $102,540
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 $60,110, Santa Rosa Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,400), School Psychologists ($112,230), Health Care Social Workers ($100,890), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($70,480).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($56,970).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116,400
School Psychologists$112,230
Health Care Social Workers$100,890
Marriage and Family Therapists$70,480
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,110
Social Workers$56,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Santa Rosa Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Santa Rosa is 480.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,110 per year or $28.90 per hour in Santa Rosa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Santa Rosa Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,725 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Santa Rosa are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($116,400), School Psychologists($112,230), Health Care Social Workers($100,890).


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

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