The salary statistics of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in the industry sector of finance and insurance are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors salaries in different industries within the finance and insurance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $66,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $76,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in the industry sector of finance and insurance. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors is $76,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors is $41,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in the industry sector of finance and insurance from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $55,010 | 1.58% | 1.18% |
| 2015 | $54,140 | 8.96% | - |
| 2014 | $49,290 | -7.97% | - |
| 2013 | $53,220 | -2.14% | - |
| 2012 | $54,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors in three industries in the finance and insurance sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors occupations is the insurance carriers industry with an annual salary $54,750. The lowest paying industry is the insurance carriers and related activities industry (annual salary $54,750). For detailed substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Insurance Carriers | |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].