Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Michigan

Ranked #21 of 51 · MI

1.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $65,430 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $61,690
Employment 10,100

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $38,490P25 $47,990 Median $61,690P75 $77,650P90 $94,400

About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Michigan earn between $38,490 and $94,400. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Michigan
$65,430
U.S. average
$64,440

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Michigan is $65,430, about 1.5% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Michigan

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Midland, MI $73,450 $68,060 130
Niles, MI $73,200 $71,400 80
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $69,090 $67,590 170
Battle Creek, MI $68,370 $70,510 140
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $67,510 $72,990 790
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $66,750 $65,160 370
Ann Arbor, MI $65,440 $71,610 320
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,610 $63,570 210

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Michigan?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Michigan is $61,690 per year (mean $65,430), and about 80% earn between $38,490 and $94,400.

How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make per hour in Michigan?

Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,430 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Michigan a high-paying state for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?

Michigan ranks #21 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $65,430 is about 1.5% above the U.S. average of $64,440.

Which metro areas in Michigan pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Michigan for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are Midland, MI ($73,450), Niles, MI ($73,200), Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI ($69,090), by median annual wage.

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