Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Syracuse
Compared to New York
Syracuse Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,660 or $25.32 per hour which is 6% less than the New York average salary of $56,050.
| Average | Syracuse | New York | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.32 | $26.95 | -6.05% |
| Annual Salary | $52,660 | $56,050 | -6.05% |
Compared to the U.S.
Syracuse Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,660 or $25.32 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Syracuse | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.32 | $25.72 | -1.56% |
| Annual Salary | $52,660 | $53,490 | -1.55% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Syracuse earns an average annual salary of $54,519 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $56,050. per year.
Cost-of-living in Syracuse is 3% less than the New York average, which means Syracuse residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $52,660 | 96.59% | $54,519 |
| New York | $56,050 | 110.21% | $50,857 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Syracuse, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $40,270 and $61,140 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 $75,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,140, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 51 | Under $37,140 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 76 | $37,140 – $40,270 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 128 | $40,270 – $48,560 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 128 | $48,560 – $61,140 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 76 | $48,560 – $75,410 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 51 | Above $75,410 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,660, Syracuse Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,620), School Psychologists ($83,350), Psychology Teachers ($82,850), Social Workers ($58,800), Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,630), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,900).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $101,620 |
| School Psychologists | $83,350 |
| Psychology Teachers | $82,850 |
| Social Workers | $58,800 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $55,630 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $53,900 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,660 |
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