Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $60,900 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $75,190
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $60,900
    75th
    $64,940
    90th
    $75,190

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 101% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 1% above 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 Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $37,120
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,130
    Clergy $56,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Bay City, MI is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.15 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Bay City, MI is 1.4% 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.