Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is 2,040.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford earn an average of $56,280 per year or $27.06 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is 1%.

Rankings for Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford

  • Ranks #3 in Connecticut for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #94 in the nation for salary and #50 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #29 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,280 or $27.06 per hour which is almost same as Connecticut average salary of $56,230.

AverageHartford-West Hartford-East HartfordConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.06$27.030.11%
Annual Salary$56,280$56,2300.09%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,280 or $27.06 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageHartford-West Hartford-East HartfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.06$25.725.21%
Annual Salary$56,280$53,4905.22%
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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford earns an average annual salary of $54,950 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $56,230. per year.

Cost-of-living in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Connecticut average.

  • Connecticut average salary is $56,230.
  • Connecticut cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,360.
  • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford average salary is $56,280.
  • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,950.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$56,280102.42%$54,950
Connecticut$56,230103.44%$54,360
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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $39,000 and $61,550 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 $80,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year204Under $36,820
15%2 – 4 years306$36,820 – $39,000
25%5 – 9 years510$39,000 – $48,450
25%10 – 14 years510$48,450 – $61,550
15%15 – 20 years306$48,450 – $80,580
10%20+ years204Above $80,580
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 $56,280, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($125,070), Forensic Psychologists ($101,450), School Psychologists ($92,550), Psychology Teachers ($89,230), Social Workers ($73,010), Health Care Social Workers ($69,800), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($62,000).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$125,070
Forensic Psychologists$101,450
School Psychologists$92,550
Psychology Teachers$89,230
Social Workers$73,010
Health Care Social Workers$69,800
Marriage and Family Therapists$62,000
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is 2,040.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,280 per year or $27.06 per hour in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,950 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($125,070), Forensic Psychologists($101,450), School Psychologists($92,550).


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