Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina is 150.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina earn an average of $65,860 per year or $31.67 per hour.
  • The percentage of Hawaii Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina is less than 1%.

Rankings for Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina

  • Ranks #1 in Hawaii for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Hawaii for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #11 in the nation for salary and #17 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #357 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Hawaii

Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $65,860 or $31.67 per hour which is 7% more than the Hawaii average salary of $61,410.

AverageKahului-Wailuku-LahainaHawaii% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.67$29.527.28%
Annual Salary$65,860$61,4107.25%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $65,860 or $31.67 per hour which is 23% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageKahului-Wailuku-LahainaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.67$25.7223.13%
Annual Salary$65,860$53,49023.13%
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 Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina earns an average annual salary of $60,405 which compares to the Hawaii average annual salary of $61,410. per year.

Cost-of-living in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina is 9% higher than the Hawaii average, which means Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Hawaii average.

  • Hawaii average salary is $61,410.
  • Hawaii cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,835.
  • Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina average salary is $65,860.
  • Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,405.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina$65,860109.03%$60,405
Hawaii$61,410111.99%$54,835
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 Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $48,780 and $80,470 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 $97,400, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $38,580, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year15Under $38,580
15%2 – 4 years22$38,580 – $48,780
25%5 – 9 years38$48,780 – $51,060
25%10 – 14 years38$51,060 – $80,470
15%15 – 20 years22$51,060 – $97,400
10%20+ years15Above $97,400
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 $65,860, Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($107,780), and Health Care Social Workers ($74,910).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($61,240).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$107,780
Health Care Social Workers$74,910
Substance Abuse Counselors$65,860
Social Workers$61,240
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina is 150.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $65,860 per year or $31.67 per hour in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,405 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($107,780), Health Care Social Workers($74,910), Substance Abuse Counselors($65,860).


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

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