2023 Salary Report for Substance Abuse Counselors in Ohio

Salary Report for Ohio Substance Abuse Counselors

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Compare Ohio to U.S.

Ohio Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,110 which is 4% less than the national average salary of $53,490.

Type	Ohio	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$24.57	$25.72	-4.47%
Average Annual Salary	$51,110	$53,490	-4.45%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Ohio, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,730 and $60,670 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, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced 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.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	1,160	Under $30,600
15%	2 – 4 years	1,740	$30,600 – $37,730
25%	5 – 9 years	2,900	$37,730 – $47,510
25%	10 – 14 years	2,900	$47,510 – $60,670
15%	15 – 20 years	1,740	$47,510 – $76,950
10%	20+ years	1,160	Above $76,950

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Ohio psychologists earn about $55,742 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $53,490.

Cost-of-living in Ohio is 8% less than the national average, which means Ohio residents have an overall less 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 $51,110, Ohio Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,460), Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($102,090), Forensic Psychologists ($96,970), Psychology Teachers ($90,000), School Psychologists ($74,200), Health Care Social Workers ($58,120), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($54,600).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,200).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$105,460
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	$102,090
Forensic Psychologists	$96,970
Psychology Teachers	$90,000
School Psychologists	$74,200
Health Care Social Workers	$58,120
Marriage and Family Therapists	$54,600
Substance Abuse Counselors	$51,110
Social Workers	$48,200

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Ohio the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (11,960), Substance Abuse Counselors (11,140) and Health Care Social Workers (7,780).

The three professions in Ohio needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (20.8%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.5%) and Social Workers (11.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	10,760	11,960	11.2%	1,160
Substance Abuse Counselors	9,220	11,140	20.8%	1,130
Health Care Social Workers	7,120	7,780	9.3%	750
Forensic Psychologists	1,470	1,480	0.7%	100
Psychology Teachers	1,340	1,400	4.5%	130
Marriage and Family Therapists	240	270	12.5%	30
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	200	220	10%	20

Salaries Ranked by Ohio Cities

The average salary for Substance Abuse Counselors in Ohio is $51,110. The top cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the most are Columbus ($54,770), Dayton ($53,930) and Cincinnati ($52,360).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the highest average annual salary are Dayton ($61,452), Columbus ($58,124) and Mansfield ($57,863).

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
Columbus	$54,770	$58,124	$3,354
Dayton	$53,930	$61,452	$7,522
Cincinnati	$52,360	$56,012	$3,652
Springfield	$51,060	$56,999	$5,939
Akron	$50,770	$54,615	$3,845
Mansfield	$50,590	$57,863	$7,273
West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area	$50,270	$57,281	$7,011
Canton-Massillon	$50,150	$56,712	$6,562
Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area	$50,080	$57,065	$6,985
Eastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area	$49,770	$56,711	$6,941
Toledo	$49,320	$54,257	$4,937
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman	$49,140	$56,102	$6,962
North Northeastern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area	$49,080	$55,925	$6,845
Cleveland-Elyria	$48,720	$52,387	$3,667
Lima	$45,810	$51,501	$5,691

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