Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Medford is 270.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Medford earn an average of $54,350 per year or $26.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oregon Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Medford is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Medford is less than 1%.

Rankings for Medford

  • Ranks #7 in Oregon for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Oregon for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #139 in the nation for salary and #87 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #215 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oregon

Medford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,350 or $26.13 per hour which is 9% less than the Oregon average salary of $59,910.

AverageMedfordOregon% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.13$28.81-9.30%
Annual Salary$54,350$59,910-9.28%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Medford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,350 or $26.13 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageMedfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.13$25.721.59%
Annual Salary$54,350$53,4901.61%
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 Medford earns an average annual salary of $54,590 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $59,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Medford is 0% less than the Oregon average, which means Medford 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.
  • Medford average salary is $54,350.
  • Medford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,590.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Medford$54,35099.56%$54,590
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 Medford, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,430 and $61,140 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 $76,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year27Under $37,060
15%2 – 4 years40$37,060 – $38,430
25%5 – 9 years68$38,430 – $50,390
25%10 – 14 years68$50,390 – $61,140
15%15 – 20 years40$50,390 – $76,670
10%20+ years27Above $76,670
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 $54,350, Medford Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($76,800), and School Psychologists ($76,230).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($53,720).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$76,800
School Psychologists$76,230
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,350
Social Workers$53,720
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Medford Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Medford is 270.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,350 per year or $26.13 per hour in Medford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Medford Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,590 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Medford are Health Care Social Workers($76,800), School Psychologists($76,230), Substance Abuse Counselors($54,350).


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