2023 Salary Report for Substance Abuse Counselors in Vermont

Salary Report for Vermont Substance Abuse Counselors

Vermont Rankings

Compare Vermont to U.S.

Vermont Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $48,890 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $53,490.

Type	Vermont	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$23.51	$25.72	-8.59%
Average Annual Salary	$48,890	$53,490	-8.60%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Vermont, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,830 and $59,380 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 $63,340, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $38,360, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	121	Under $38,360
15%	2 – 4 years	182	$38,360 – $38,830
25%	5 – 9 years	302	$38,830 – $47,320
25%	10 – 14 years	302	$47,320 – $59,380
15%	15 – 20 years	182	$47,320 – $63,340
10%	20+ years	121	Above $63,340

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Vermont psychologists earn about $49,210 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $53,490.

Cost-of-living in Vermont is 1% less than the national average, which means Vermont 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 $48,890, Vermont Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,370), Psychology Teachers ($83,770), School Psychologists ($76,670), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($69,060), Health Care Social Workers ($57,020), and Social Workers ($53,060).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$92,370
Psychology Teachers	$83,770
School Psychologists	$76,670
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$69,060
Health Care Social Workers	$57,020
Social Workers	$53,060
Substance Abuse Counselors	$48,890

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Vermont the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (2,240), Social Workers (1,320) and Health Care Social Workers (590).

The three professions in Vermont needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (21.7%), Health Care Social Workers (15.7%) and Social Workers (13.8%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,840	2,240	21.7%	230
Social Workers	1,160	1,320	13.8%	130
Health Care Social Workers	510	590	15.7%	60
Forensic Psychologists	140	150	7.1%	10

Salaries Ranked by Vermont Cities

The average salary for Substance Abuse Counselors in Vermont is $48,890. The top cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the most are Burlington-South Burlington ($50,490), Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($49,350) and Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($46,780).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the highest average annual salary are Burlington-South Burlington ($51,737), Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($50,569) and Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($47,935).

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
Burlington-South Burlington	$50,490	$51,737	$1,247
Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area	$49,350	$50,569	$1,219
Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area	$46,780	$47,935	$1,155

Salary FAQ for Vermont Substance Abuse Counselors

City and Rural Summaries

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