Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $69,320 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.33
10th percentile $46,450
90th percentile $87,190
Employed locally 250
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,450
    25th
    $58,610
    50th (median)
    $69,320
    75th
    $74,560
    90th
    $87,190

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Elmira, NY $87,530
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Minnesota $77,100
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,070
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $71,480

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,510
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,530
    Healthcare Social Workers$78,160
    Social Workers, All Other$67,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Ann Arbor, MI is $33.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.32 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 15.4% above the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,450 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,610.