Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Olympia-Tumwater is 520.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Olympia-Tumwater earn an average of $53,840 per year or $25.89 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Olympia-Tumwater is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Olympia-Tumwater is less than 1%.

Rankings for Olympia-Tumwater

  • Ranks #10 in Washington for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Washington for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #152 in the nation for salary and #38 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #114 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Washington

Olympia-Tumwater Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,840 or $25.89 per hour which is 4% less than the Washington average salary of $56,500.

AverageOlympia-TumwaterWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.89$27.16-4.68%
Annual Salary$53,840$56,500-4.71%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Olympia-Tumwater Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,840 or $25.89 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageOlympia-TumwaterU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.89$25.720.66%
Annual Salary$53,840$53,4900.65%
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 Olympia-Tumwater earns an average annual salary of $51,744 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $56,500. per year.

Cost-of-living in Olympia-Tumwater is 4% higher than the Washington average, which means Olympia-Tumwater residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $56,500.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,627.
  • Olympia-Tumwater average salary is $53,840.
  • Olympia-Tumwater cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,744.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Olympia-Tumwater$53,840104.05%$51,744
Washington$56,500107.36%$52,627
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 Olympia-Tumwater, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,160 and $62,950 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 $78,990, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $31,800, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year52Under $31,800
15%2 – 4 years78$31,800 – $38,160
25%5 – 9 years130$38,160 – $47,320
25%10 – 14 years130$47,320 – $62,950
15%15 – 20 years78$47,320 – $78,990
10%20+ years52Above $78,990
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 $53,840, Olympia-Tumwater Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($113,810), School Psychologists ($100,320), Health Care Social Workers ($73,960), Psychology Teachers ($66,620), and Social Workers ($63,800).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$113,810
School Psychologists$100,320
Health Care Social Workers$73,960
Psychology Teachers$66,620
Social Workers$63,800
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,840
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Olympia-Tumwater Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Olympia-Tumwater is 520.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,840 per year or $25.89 per hour in Olympia-Tumwater.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Olympia-Tumwater Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $51,744 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Olympia-Tumwater are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($113,810), School Psychologists($100,320), Health Care Social Workers($73,960).


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

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