Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $61,930 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.77
10th percentile $40,390
90th percentile $99,260
Employed locally 450
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,390
    25th
    $51,650
    50th (median)
    $61,930
    75th
    $78,820
    90th
    $99,260

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 13% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,720
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$73,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,500
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,410
    Healthcare Social Workers$72,200
    Rehabilitation Counselors$51,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Lansing, MI is $29.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Lansing, MI is 3.1% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,390 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,650.