Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Pueblo is 610.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Pueblo earn an average of $52,870 per year or $25.42 per hour.
  • The percentage of Colorado Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Pueblo is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Pueblo is less than 1%.

Rankings for Pueblo

  • Ranks #6 in Colorado for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Colorado for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #176 in the nation for salary and #336 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #94 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Colorado

Pueblo Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,870 or $25.42 per hour which is 8% less than the Colorado average salary of $57,900.

AveragePuebloColorado% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.42$27.84-8.69%
Annual Salary$52,870$57,900-8.69%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Pueblo Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,870 or $25.42 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AveragePuebloU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.42$25.72-1.17%
Annual Salary$52,870$53,490-1.16%
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 Pueblo earns an average annual salary of $58,595 which compares to the Colorado average annual salary of $57,900. per year.

Cost-of-living in Pueblo is 10% less than the Colorado average, which means Pueblo 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.
  • Pueblo average salary is $52,870.
  • Pueblo cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,595.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Pueblo$52,87090.23%$58,595
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 Pueblo, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,280 and $61,140 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 $76,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $33,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year61Under $33,240
15%2 – 4 years92$33,240 – $37,280
25%5 – 9 years152$37,280 – $48,560
25%10 – 14 years152$48,560 – $61,140
15%15 – 20 years92$48,560 – $76,670
10%20+ years61Above $76,670
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 $52,870, Pueblo Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($100,240).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,320), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,750).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,240
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,870
Health Care Social Workers$50,750
Social Workers$47,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Pueblo Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Pueblo is 610.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,870 per year or $25.42 per hour in Pueblo.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Pueblo Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,595 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Pueblo are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($100,240), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,870), Health Care Social Workers($50,750).


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

Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data