Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors

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2022 Workforce

124k

Average Age

39.4

Estimated Job Growth

23.2%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$50,053

Average Male Salary

$48,797

Average Female Salary

$50,526

About

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors are most often employed by the Outpatient care centers industry. The average yearly wage for Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors was $50,053 in 2022.

The locations that employ the most Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors are Hamilton County (Central)--Forest Park, White Oak & Finneytown PUMA, OH, Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT, and Dauphin County (Central)--Harrisburg City & Colonial Park PUMA, PA. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors are Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ, Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT, and Hamilton County (Central)--Forest Park, White Oak & Finneytown PUMA, OH.

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Employment

Employment and salary information for the Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors workforce. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors workforce in 2022 was 124,053 people, of which 72.7% were women and 27.3% were men. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors are paid most in Phoenix City--Downtown & Sky Harbor International Airport PUMA, AZ but are relatively concentrated in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

33,928

Male Workforce

± 4.52k

90,125

Female Workforce

± 7.37k

The Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors workforce in 2022 was 124,053 people (72.7% women and 27.3% men). This implies an average annual growth of 64.5% between 2018 (75,433) and 2022 (124,053).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors.

During 2022, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were District of Columbia ($73,076), Alaska ($72,275), and Georgia ($65,979).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$50,053

AVERAGE WAGE

#319 in the ranking (2022)

$64,683

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2022, Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors earned an average of $50,053, $14,630 less than the average national salary of $64,683

The graph shows the ranking of Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2022.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.327

WAGE GINI

In 2022, Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.327, which is lower than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors and on wages for those in the field. Outpatient care centers is the industry that employs the most Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors, by average wage, is Computer Systems Design ($109,262).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

124k

2022 Workforce

± 8,644

9.49%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 9.21%

This graphic shows the share of Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors employed by various industries. Outpatient care centers employs the largest share of Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors at 64.7%, followed by Elementary & secondary schools with 18.5% and Individual & family services with 16.8%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in the US. The workforce of Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in 2022 was 124,053 people, with 72.7% woman, and 27.3% men. The average age of male Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in the workforce is 42.8 and of female Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors is 38.1, and the most common race/ethnicity for Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in 2022 was 124,053 people, with 72.7% woman, and 27.3% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 25 to 29 years (25,082 people), 30 to 34 years (19,148 people), and 35 to 39 years (16,003 people). Among them they concentrated 48.6% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2022, 14.6% of Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors workers were Hispanic and 85.4% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (74%), Puerto Rican (13.1)%, and Cuban (12.9)%

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Races

In 2022, 64% of the Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors workforce were White, of which 74.8% were women and 25.2% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Black (18.3%) and Two or More Races (8.36%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors is Psychology but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2022 were Psychology.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in 2022 (counting all academic degrees) were Psychology (34,516 people), Education (8,386 people), and Social Sciences (6,577 people).

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Education Levels

Metric

The main educational levels achieved by the Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors workers were Graduate Degree (50,751 people), Bachelors Degree (43,104 people), and Some college (13,394 people).

The graphic shows the Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors workforce by gender and educational level.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 2.84%, but Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors are expected to see a growth of 23.2% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

23.2%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

2.84%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors. This profession is expected to grow more than than 2.84%, the average rate of national job growth.