Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Glens Falls is 120.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Glens Falls earn an average of $51,100 per year or $24.57 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Glens Falls is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Glens Falls is less than 1%.

Rankings for Glens Falls

  • Ranks #9 in New York for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #220 in the nation for salary and #122 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #405 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Glens Falls Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,100 or $24.57 per hour which is 8% less than the New York average salary of $56,050.

AverageGlens FallsNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.57$26.95-8.83%
Annual Salary$51,100$56,050-8.83%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Glens Falls Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,100 or $24.57 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageGlens FallsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.57$25.72-4.47%
Annual Salary$51,100$53,490-4.47%
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 Glens Falls earns an average annual salary of $52,675 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $56,050. per year.

Cost-of-living in Glens Falls is 3% less than the New York average, which means Glens Falls residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.

  • New York average salary is $56,050.
  • New York cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,857.
  • Glens Falls average salary is $51,100.
  • Glens Falls cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,675.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Glens Falls$51,10097.01%$52,675
New York$56,050110.21%$50,857
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 Glens Falls, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,830 and $60,430 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 $76,950, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,600, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $30,600
15%2 – 4 years18$30,600 – $38,830
25%5 – 9 years30$38,830 – $47,670
25%10 – 14 years30$47,670 – $60,430
15%15 – 20 years18$47,670 – $76,950
10%20+ years12Above $76,950
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 $51,100, Glens Falls Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($73,840), Social Workers ($56,640), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$73,840
Social Workers$56,640
Health Care Social Workers$53,700
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Glens Falls Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Glens Falls is 120.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,100 per year or $24.57 per hour in Glens Falls.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Glens Falls Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,675 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Glens Falls are School Psychologists($73,840), Social Workers($56,640), Health Care Social Workers($53,700).


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

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