Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Lawton is 80.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Lawton earn an average of $52,140 per year or $25.07 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Lawton is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Lawton is less than 1%.

Rankings for Lawton

  • Ranks #1 in Oklahoma for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Oklahoma for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #197 in the nation for salary and #329 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #452 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Lawton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,140 or $25.07 per hour which is 3% more than the Oklahoma average salary of $50,270.

AverageLawtonOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.07$24.173.72%
Annual Salary$52,140$50,2703.72%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Lawton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,140 or $25.07 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageLawtonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.07$25.72-2.53%
Annual Salary$52,140$53,490-2.52%
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 Lawton earns an average annual salary of $57,505 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $50,270. per year.

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

  • Oklahoma average salary is $50,270.
  • Oklahoma cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,048.
  • Lawton average salary is $52,140.
  • Lawton cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,505.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Lawton$52,14090.67%$57,505
Oklahoma$50,27091.32%$55,048
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 Lawton, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $34,660 and $75,500 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 $96,620, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $22,590, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $22,590
15%2 – 4 years12$22,590 – $34,660
25%5 – 9 years20$34,660 – $47,500
25%10 – 14 years20$47,500 – $75,500
15%15 – 20 years12$47,500 – $96,620
10%20+ years8Above $96,620
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 $52,140, Lawton Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($52,940).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,400).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$52,940
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,140
Social Workers$43,400
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Lawton Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Lawton is 80.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,140 per year or $25.07 per hour in Lawton.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Lawton Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,505 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Lawton are Health Care Social Workers($52,940), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,140), Social Workers($43,400).


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

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