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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Michigan
Ranked #23 of 51 · MI
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Michigan earn between $42,150 and $82,750. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Michigan is $62,940, about 7.5% below the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $66,250 | $66,180 | 140 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $65,660 | $67,990 | 190 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $64,080 | $65,980 | 420 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $63,770 | $68,350 | 230 |
| Saginaw, MI | $61,980 | $63,320 | 150 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $61,500 | $60,240 | 210 |
| Midland, MI | $60,440 | $64,960 | 70 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $60,340 | $64,340 | 230 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Michigan?
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Michigan is $60,830 per year (mean $62,940), and about 80% earn between $42,150 and $82,750.
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Michigan?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Michigan a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
Michigan ranks #23 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $62,940 is about 7.5% below the U.S. average of $68,030.
Which metro areas in Michigan pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Michigan for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area ($66,250), Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area ($65,660), Lansing-East Lansing, MI ($64,080), by median annual wage.
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