Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Salem
Compared to Oregon
Salem Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $59,250 or $28.49 per hour which is 1% less than the Oregon average salary of $59,910.
| Average | Salem | Oregon | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.49 | $28.81 | -1.11% |
| Annual Salary | $59,250 | $59,910 | -1.10% |
Compared to the U.S.
Salem Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $59,250 or $28.49 per hour which is 10% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Salem | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $28.49 | $25.72 | 10.77% |
| Annual Salary | $59,250 | $53,490 | 10.77% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Salem earns an average annual salary of $58,722 which compares to the Oregon average annual salary of $59,910. per year.
Cost-of-living in Salem is 1% higher than the Oregon average, which means Salem residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oregon average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $59,250 | 100.90% | $58,722 |
| Oregon | $59,910 | 102.62% | $58,380 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Salem, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $47,780 and $61,470 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 $77,460, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $38,630, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 63 | Under $38,630 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 94 | $38,630 – $47,780 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 158 | $47,780 – $60,920 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 158 | $60,920 – $61,470 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 94 | $60,920 – $77,460 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 63 | Above $77,460 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $59,250, Salem Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($114,100), School Psychologists ($82,370), and Health Care Social Workers ($79,190).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($55,980).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $114,100 |
| School Psychologists | $82,370 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $79,190 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $59,250 |
| Social Workers | $55,980 |
FAQ for Salem Substance Abuse Counselors
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