Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Providence-Warwick is 1,030.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Providence-Warwick earn an average of $57,930 per year or $27.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of Rhode Island Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Providence-Warwick is 200%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Providence-Warwick is less than 1%.

Rankings for Providence-Warwick

  • Ranks #1 in Rhode Island for salary and #0 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Rhode Island for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #70 in the nation for salary and #not found when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #54 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Rhode Island

Providence-Warwick Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,930 or $27.85 per hour which is 10% less than the Rhode Island average salary of $64,640.

AverageProvidence-WarwickRhode Island% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.85$31.08-10.39%
Annual Salary$57,930$64,640-10.38%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Providence-Warwick Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,930 or $27.85 per hour which is 8% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageProvidence-WarwickU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.85$25.728.28%
Annual Salary$57,930$53,4908.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

  • Rhode Island average salary is $64,640.
  • Rhode Island cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,466.
  • Providence-Warwick average salary is $57,930.

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Providence-Warwick, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,700 and $61,660 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 $34,500, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year103Under $34,500
15%2 – 4 years154$34,500 – $38,700
25%5 – 9 years258$38,700 – $49,440
25%10 – 14 years258$49,440 – $61,660
15%15 – 20 years154$49,440 – $77,460
10%20+ years103Above $77,460
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 $57,930, Providence-Warwick Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($95,470), Forensic Psychologists ($91,930), Psychology Teachers ($91,750), School Psychologists ($85,560), Health Care Social Workers ($67,590), and Social Workers ($61,810).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95,470
Forensic Psychologists$91,930
Psychology Teachers$91,750
School Psychologists$85,560
Health Care Social Workers$67,590
Social Workers$61,810
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,930
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Providence-Warwick Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Providence-Warwick is 1,030.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,930 per year or $27.85 per hour in Providence-Warwick.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Providence-Warwick Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $0 per year or $0 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Providence-Warwick are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($95,470), Forensic Psychologists($91,930), Psychology Teachers($91,750).


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

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