Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Jefferson City
Compared to Missouri
Jefferson City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $38,820 or $18.66 per hour which is 10% less than the Missouri average salary of $43,270.
| Average | Jefferson City | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.66 | $20.80 | -10.29% |
| Annual Salary | $38,820 | $43,270 | -10.28% |
Compared to the U.S.
Jefferson City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $38,820 or $18.66 per hour which is 27% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Jefferson City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.66 | $25.72 | -27.45% |
| Annual Salary | $38,820 | $53,490 | -27.43% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Jefferson City earns an average annual salary of $43,667 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $43,270. per year.
Cost-of-living in Jefferson City is 11% less than the Missouri average, which means Jefferson City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | $38,820 | 88.90% | $43,667 |
| Missouri | $43,270 | 92.49% | $46,783 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Jefferson City, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $30,460 and $45,030 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 $54,940, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,280, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 11 | Under $29,280 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 16 | $29,280 – $30,460 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 28 | $30,460 – $37,390 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 28 | $37,390 – $45,030 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 16 | $37,390 – $54,940 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 11 | Above $54,940 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $38,820, Jefferson City Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($113,770), Health Care Social Workers ($50,070), and Social Workers ($42,830).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $113,770 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $50,070 |
| Social Workers | $42,830 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $38,820 |
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