Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is 340.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $53,940 per year or $25.93 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oregon Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in Oregon for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Oregon for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #149 in the nation for salary and #143 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #170 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oregon

Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,940 or $25.93 per hour which is 9% less than the Oregon average salary of $59,910.

AverageEastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan AreaOregon% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.93$28.81-10.00%
Annual Salary$53,940$59,910-9.96%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,940 or $25.93 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageEastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.93$25.720.82%
Annual Salary$53,940$53,4900.84%
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 Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $56,024 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $59,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is 4% less than the Oregon average, which means Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.

  • Oregon average salary is $59,910.
  • Oregon cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,380.
  • Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $53,940.
  • Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,024.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area$53,94096.28%$56,024
Oregon$59,910102.62%$58,380
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 Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,060 and $62,670 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 $79,890, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,720, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year34Under $36,720
15%2 – 4 years51$36,720 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years85$37,060 – $47,040
25%10 – 14 years85$47,040 – $62,670
15%15 – 20 years51$47,040 – $79,890
10%20+ years34Above $79,890
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 $53,940, Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($77,640), Health Care Social Workers ($68,710), and Social Workers ($54,040).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$77,640
Health Care Social Workers$68,710
Social Workers$54,040
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area is 340.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,940 per year or $25.93 per hour in Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,024 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Eastern Oregon Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($77,640), Health Care Social Workers($68,710), Social Workers($54,040).


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

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