Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Grand Junction is 240.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Grand Junction earn an average of $49,280 per year or $23.69 per hour.
  • The percentage of Colorado Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Grand Junction is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Grand Junction is less than 1%.

Rankings for Grand Junction

  • Ranks #10 in Colorado for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in Colorado for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #280 in the nation for salary and #180 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #245 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Colorado

Grand Junction Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,280 or $23.69 per hour which is 14% less than the Colorado average salary of $57,900.

AverageGrand JunctionColorado% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.69$27.84-14.91%
Annual Salary$49,280$57,900-14.89%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Grand Junction Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,280 or $23.69 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageGrand JunctionU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.69$25.72-7.89%
Annual Salary$49,280$53,490-7.87%
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 Grand Junction earns an average annual salary of $52,027 which compares to the Colorado average annual salary of $57,900. per year.

Cost-of-living in Grand Junction is 5% less than the Colorado average, which means Grand Junction residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Colorado average.

  • Colorado average salary is $57,900.
  • Colorado cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,285.
  • Grand Junction average salary is $49,280.
  • Grand Junction cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,027.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Grand Junction$49,28094.72%$52,027
Colorado$57,900102.87%$56,285
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 Grand Junction, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,520 and $59,830 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 $71,820, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year24Under $30,640
15%2 – 4 years36$30,640 – $38,520
25%5 – 9 years60$38,520 – $46,640
25%10 – 14 years60$46,640 – $59,830
15%15 – 20 years36$46,640 – $71,820
10%20+ years24Above $71,820
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 $49,280, Grand Junction Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Marriage and Family Therapists ($66,180), Health Care Social Workers ($55,280), and Social Workers ($53,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists$66,180
Health Care Social Workers$55,280
Social Workers$53,700
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Grand Junction Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Grand Junction is 240.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,280 per year or $23.69 per hour in Grand Junction.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Grand Junction Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,027 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Grand Junction are Marriage and Family Therapists($66,180), Health Care Social Workers($55,280), Social Workers($53,700).


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