Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Toledo is 730.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Toledo earn an average of $49,320 per year or $23.71 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Toledo is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Toledo is less than 1%.

Rankings for Toledo

  • Ranks #11 in Ohio for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #278 in the nation for salary and #321 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #76 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

Toledo Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,320 or $23.71 per hour which is 3% less than the Ohio average salary of $51,110.

AverageToledoOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.71$24.57-3.50%
Annual Salary$49,320$51,110-3.50%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Toledo Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,320 or $23.71 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageToledoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.71$25.72-7.81%
Annual Salary$49,320$53,490-7.80%
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 Toledo earns an average annual salary of $54,257 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $51,110. per year.

Cost-of-living in Toledo is 9% less than the Ohio average, which means Toledo residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.

  • Ohio average salary is $51,110.
  • Ohio cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,742.
  • Toledo average salary is $49,320.
  • Toledo cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,257.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Toledo$49,32090.90%$54,257
Ohio$51,11091.69%$55,742
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 Toledo, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,710 and $59,930 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 $76,030, 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 Year73Under $30,600
15%2 – 4 years110$30,600 – $37,710
25%5 – 9 years182$37,710 – $47,040
25%10 – 14 years182$47,040 – $59,930
15%15 – 20 years110$47,040 – $76,030
10%20+ years73Above $76,030
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 $49,320, Toledo Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($114,550), Psychology Teachers ($96,640), School Psychologists ($66,450), Health Care Social Workers ($53,490), and Social Workers ($49,660).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$114,550
Psychology Teachers$96,640
School Psychologists$66,450
Health Care Social Workers$53,490
Social Workers$49,660
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Toledo Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Toledo is 730.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,320 per year or $23.71 per hour in Toledo.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Toledo Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,257 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Toledo are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($114,550), Psychology Teachers($96,640), School Psychologists($66,450).


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