Salary Report for Pennsylvania Substance Abuse Counselors
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Compare Pennsylvania to U.S.
Pennsylvania Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,480 which is 7% less than the national average salary of $53,490.
Type | Pennsylvania | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $23.79 | $25.72 | -7.50% |
Average Annual Salary | $49,480 | $53,490 | -7.50% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Pennsylvania, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,220 and $60,300 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 $75,060, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 1,824 | Under $30,690 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 2,736 | $30,690 – $37,220 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 4,560 | $37,220 – $46,790 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 4,560 | $46,790 – $60,300 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 2,736 | $46,790 – $75,060 |
10% | 20+ years | 1,824 | Above $75,060 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Pennsylvania psychologists earn about $50,718 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $53,490.
Cost-of-living in Pennsylvania is 2% less than the national average, which means Pennsylvania residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $49,480, Pennsylvania Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($100,290), Psychology Teachers ($88,340), School Psychologists ($80,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($77,140), Health Care Social Workers ($61,990), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($51,260).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,390).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Forensic Psychologists | $100,290 |
Psychology Teachers | $88,340 |
School Psychologists | $80,280 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $77,140 |
Health Care Social Workers | $61,990 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $51,260 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $49,480 |
Social Workers | $49,390 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Pennsylvania the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (27,640), Social Workers (22,440) and Health Care Social Workers (8,380).
The three professions in Pennsylvania needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (18.8%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.6%) and Health Care Social Workers (11.3%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Substance Abuse Counselors | 23,260 | 27,640 | 18.8% | 2,770 |
Social Workers | 20,600 | 22,440 | 8.9% | 2,150 |
Health Care Social Workers | 7,530 | 8,380 | 11.3% | 810 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | 2,300 | 2,590 | 12.6% | 250 |
Psychology Teachers | 2,200 | 2,360 | 7.3% | 220 |
Forensic Psychologists | 550 | 560 | 1.8% | 40 |
Industrial Organizational Psychologists | 170 | 170 | 0% | 10 |
Salaries Ranked by Pennsylvania Cities
The average salary for Substance Abuse Counselors in Pennsylvania is $49,480. The top cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the most are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ($53,770), Harrisburg-Carlisle ($52,690) and Chambersburg-Waynesboro ($52,500).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the highest average annual salary are Chambersburg-Waynesboro ($55,351), Harrisburg-Carlisle ($54,612) and Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ($52,587).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Substance Abuse Counselors in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Substance Abuse Counselors salary will have in that area.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $53,770 | $52,587 | $-1,183 |
Harrisburg-Carlisle | $52,690 | $54,612 | $1,922 |
Chambersburg-Waynesboro | $52,500 | $55,351 | $2,851 |
State College | $49,790 | $50,101 | $311 |
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $49,720 | $50,161 | $441 |
Pittsburgh | $48,560 | $50,753 | $2,193 |
Lancaster | $48,250 | $49,000 | $750 |
York-Hanover | $47,580 | $48,946 | $1,366 |
Williamsport | $47,250 | $51,203 | $3,953 |
Western Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | $46,970 | $52,522 | $5,552 |
Reading | $46,920 | $47,863 | $943 |
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | $46,350 | $51,828 | $5,478 |
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton | $46,100 | $49,559 | $3,459 |
Bloomsburg-Berwick | $45,970 | $49,789 | $3,819 |
Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | $45,950 | $51,381 | $5,431 |
East Stroudsburg | $45,190 | $45,235 | $45 |
Erie | $45,190 | $47,856 | $2,666 |
Gettysburg | $44,450 | $46,143 | $1,693 |
Johnstown | $43,200 | $51,239 | $8,039 |
Altoona | $40,430 | $44,847 | $4,417 |
Salary FAQ for Pennsylvania Substance Abuse Counselors
City and Rural Summaries
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $49,720
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $50,161
Hourly Wage: $23.90
Currently Employed: 1,020
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.12
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Salary Report
Altoona
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $40,430
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $44,847
Hourly Wage: $19
Currently Employed: 260
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.15
Altoona Salary Report
Bloomsburg-Berwick
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $45,970
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $49,789
Hourly Wage: $22.10
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.33
Bloomsburg-Berwick Salary Report
Chambersburg-Waynesboro
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $52,500
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $55,351
Hourly Wage: $25
Currently Employed: 120
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.85
Chambersburg-Waynesboro Salary Report
East Stroudsburg
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $45,190
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $45,235
Hourly Wage: $21.73
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.90
East Stroudsburg Salary Report
Erie
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $45,190
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $47,856
Hourly Wage: $22
Currently Employed: 450
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.43
Erie Salary Report
Gettysburg
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $44,450
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $46,143
Hourly Wage: $21.37
Currently Employed: 200
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.33
Gettysburg Salary Report
Harrisburg-Carlisle
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $52,690
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $54,612
Hourly Wage: $25
Currently Employed: 670
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.48
Harrisburg-Carlisle Salary Report
Johnstown
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $43,200
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $51,239
Hourly Wage: $20.77
Currently Employed: 220
Cost-of-Living Index: 84.31
Johnstown Salary Report
Lancaster
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $48,250
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $49,000
Hourly Wage: $23
Currently Employed: 610
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.47
Lancaster Salary Report
Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $45,950
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $51,381
Hourly Wage: $22.09
Currently Employed: 740
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.43
Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $53,770
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $52,587
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 9,480
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.25
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Salary Report
Pittsburgh
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $48,560
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $50,753
Hourly Wage: $23.34
Currently Employed: 3,270
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.68
Pittsburgh Salary Report
Reading
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $46,920
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $47,863
Hourly Wage: $23
Currently Employed: 580
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.03
Reading Salary Report
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $46,100
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $49,559
Hourly Wage: $22.16
Currently Employed: 1,080
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.02
Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton Salary Report
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $46,350
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $51,828
Hourly Wage: $22
Currently Employed: 440
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.43
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
State College
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $49,790
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $50,101
Hourly Wage: $23.94
Currently Employed: 180
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.38
State College Salary Report
Western Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $46,970
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $52,522
Hourly Wage: $23
Currently Employed: 560
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.43
Western Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Williamsport
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $47,250
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $51,203
Hourly Wage: $22.72
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.28
Williamsport Salary Report
York-Hanover
Average Substance Abuse Counselors Salary: $47,580
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $48,946
Hourly Wage: $23
Currently Employed: 330
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.21
York-Hanover Salary Report
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