2023 Salary Report for Substance Abuse Counselors in Hawaii

Salary Report for Hawaii Substance Abuse Counselors

Hawaii Rankings

Compare Hawaii to U.S.

Hawaii Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $61,410 which is 14% more than the national average salary of $53,490.

Type	Hawaii	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$29.52	$25.72	14.77%
Average Annual Salary	$61,410	$53,490	14.81%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Hawaii, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $46,380 and $76,090 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, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $38,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	95	Under $38,000
15%	2 – 4 years	142	$38,000 – $46,380
25%	5 – 9 years	238	$46,380 – $51,060
25%	10 – 14 years	238	$51,060 – $76,090
15%	15 – 20 years	142	$51,060 – $80,580
10%	20+ years	95	Above $80,580

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Hawaii psychologists earn about $54,835 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $53,490.

Cost-of-living in Hawaii is 12% higher than the national average, which means Hawaii residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $61,410, Hawaii Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($113,040), Psychology Teachers ($92,990), Forensic Psychologists ($92,060), Health Care Social Workers ($73,960), Marriage and Family Therapists ($62,440), and Social Workers ($61,790).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$113,040
Psychology Teachers	$92,990
Forensic Psychologists	$92,060
Health Care Social Workers	$73,960
Marriage and Family Therapists	$62,440
Social Workers	$61,790
Substance Abuse Counselors	$61,410

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Hawaii the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (1,840), Substance Abuse Counselors (1,250) and Health Care Social Workers (720).

The three professions in Hawaii needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (25%), Marriage and Family Therapists (20%) and Psychology Teachers (18.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	1,680	1,840	9.5%	180
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,000	1,250	25%	130
Health Care Social Workers	650	720	10.8%	70
Forensic Psychologists	500	510	2%	40
Marriage and Family Therapists	200	240	20%	20
Psychology Teachers	110	130	18.2%	10

Salaries Ranked by Hawaii Cities

The average salary for Substance Abuse Counselors in Hawaii is $61,410. The top cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the most are Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina ($65,860), Hawaii / Kauai Nonmetropolitan Area ($62,910) and Urban Honolulu ($59,940).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the highest average annual salary are Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina ($60,405), Hawaii / Kauai Nonmetropolitan Area ($58,685) and Urban Honolulu ($52,681).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Substance Abuse Counselors in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Substance Abuse Counselors salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina	$65,860	$60,405	$-5,455
Hawaii / Kauai Nonmetropolitan Area	$62,910	$58,685	$-4,225
Urban Honolulu	$59,940	$52,681	$-7,259

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