Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area is 140.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $58,480 per year or $28.11 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wyoming Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Wyoming for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Wyoming for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #60 in the nation for salary and #270 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #368 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wyoming

Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,480 or $28.11 per hour which is 5% less than the Wyoming average salary of $61,840.

AverageEastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan AreaWyoming% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.11$29.73-5.45%
Annual Salary$58,480$61,840-5.43%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,480 or $28.11 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageEastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.11$25.729.29%
Annual Salary$58,480$53,4909.33%
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 Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $63,462 which compares to the Wyoming average annual salary of $61,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Wyoming average, which means Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wyoming average.

  • Wyoming average salary is $61,840.
  • Wyoming cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,028.
  • Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $58,480.
  • Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,462.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area$58,48092.15%$63,462
Wyoming$61,84092.26%$67,028
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 Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $48,740 and $62,430 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 $78,860, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $46,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $46,640
15%2 – 4 years21$46,640 – $48,740
25%5 – 9 years35$48,740 – $59,380
25%10 – 14 years35$59,380 – $62,430
15%15 – 20 years21$59,380 – $78,860
10%20+ years14Above $78,860
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($44,310), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,170).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,480
Health Care Social Workers$55,170
Social Workers$44,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area is 140.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,480 per year or $28.11 per hour in Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $63,462 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area are Substance Abuse Counselors($58,480), Health Care Social Workers($55,170), Social Workers($44,310).


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

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