Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Grants Pass is 140.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Grants Pass earn an average of $53,100 per year or $25.53 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oregon Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Grants Pass is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Grants Pass is less than 1%.

Rankings for Grants Pass

  • Ranks #9 in Oregon for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Oregon for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #169 in the nation for salary and #104 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #361 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oregon

Grants Pass Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,100 or $25.53 per hour which is 11% less than the Oregon average salary of $59,910.

AverageGrants PassOregon% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.53$28.81-11.38%
Annual Salary$53,100$59,910-11.37%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Grants Pass Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,100 or $25.53 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageGrants PassU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.53$25.72-0.74%
Annual Salary$53,100$53,490-0.73%
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 Grants Pass earns an average annual salary of $54,156 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $59,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Grants Pass is 2% less than the Oregon average, which means Grants Pass 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.
  • Grants Pass average salary is $53,100.
  • Grants Pass cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,156.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Grants Pass$53,10098.05%$54,156
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 Grants Pass, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,340 and $60,900 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 $76,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,350, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $37,350
15%2 – 4 years21$37,350 – $38,340
25%5 – 9 years35$38,340 – $48,330
25%10 – 14 years35$48,330 – $60,900
15%15 – 20 years21$48,330 – $76,360
10%20+ years14Above $76,360
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Grants Pass Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Grants Pass is 140.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,100 per year or $25.53 per hour in Grants Pass.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Grants Pass Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,156 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Grants Pass are Substance Abuse Counselors($53,100),


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

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