Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $52,690 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.33
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $84,760
Employed locally 430
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $52,690
    75th
    $69,070
    90th
    $84,760

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 34% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,270
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,680
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,270
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,570
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Grand Rapids, MI is $25.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 12.3% below 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.