Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Burlington-South Burlington is 410.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Burlington-South Burlington earn an average of $50,490 per year or $24.27 per hour.
  • The percentage of Vermont Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Burlington-South Burlington is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Burlington-South Burlington is less than 1%.

Rankings for Burlington-South Burlington

  • Ranks #1 in Vermont for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Vermont for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #242 in the nation for salary and #113 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #140 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Vermont

Burlington-South Burlington Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,490 or $24.27 per hour which is 3% more than the Vermont average salary of $48,890.

AverageBurlington-South BurlingtonVermont% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.27$23.513.23%
Annual Salary$50,490$48,8903.27%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Burlington-South Burlington Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,490 or $24.27 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageBurlington-South BurlingtonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.27$25.72-5.64%
Annual Salary$50,490$53,490-5.61%
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 Burlington-South Burlington earns an average annual salary of $51,737 which compares to the Vermont average annual salary of $48,890. per year.

Cost-of-living in Burlington-South Burlington is 2% less than the Vermont average, which means Burlington-South Burlington residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Vermont average.

  • Vermont average salary is $48,890.
  • Vermont cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,210.
  • Burlington-South Burlington average salary is $50,490.
  • Burlington-South Burlington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,737.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Burlington-South Burlington$50,49097.59%$51,737
Vermont$48,89099.35%$49,210
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 Burlington-South Burlington, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $39,000 and $60,920 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, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $39,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year41Under $39,000
15%2 – 4 years62$39,000 – $39,000
25%5 – 9 years102$39,000 – $48,440
25%10 – 14 years102$48,440 – $60,920
15%15 – 20 years62$48,440 – $63,340
10%20+ years41Above $63,340
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 $50,490, Burlington-South Burlington Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($78,790), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($66,600), Health Care Social Workers ($61,010), and Social Workers ($56,490).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$78,790
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$66,600
Health Care Social Workers$61,010
Social Workers$56,490
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Burlington-South Burlington Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Burlington-South Burlington is 410.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,490 per year or $24.27 per hour in Burlington-South Burlington.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Burlington-South Burlington Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,737 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Burlington-South Burlington are School Psychologists($78,790), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($66,600), Health Care Social Workers($61,010).


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

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