Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Michigan

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Michigan

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Michigan earn a median salary of $60,755 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.2% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 5,030 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $52,690 to $69,320 depending on location.

$60,755 Avg median salary in Michigan
$69,320 Highest paying metro
$52,690 Lowest paying metro
5,030 Employed in Michigan

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Michigan

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Ann Arbor, MI $69,320 $58,610 $74,560 250
      Mid Michigan $65,710 $57,480 $72,980 200
      Jackson, MI $65,520 $46,740 $83,930 60
      Southern Michigan $65,120 $57,760 $75,160 190
      Lansing, MI $61,930 $51,650 $78,820 450
      Battle Creek, MI $60,990 $50,410 $78,430 60
      Bay City, MI $60,900 $48,640 $64,940 50
      Midland, MI $60,100 $60,100 $69,040 70
      Niles, MI $60,070 $59,220 $76,740 60
      Traverse City, MI $60,060 $49,880 $77,410 60
      Kalamazoo, MI $60,000 $52,050 $79,970 190
      Flint, MI $59,900 $45,450 $77,040 280
      Northern Michigan $59,430 $50,760 $63,090 200
      Detroit, MI $59,180 $49,440 $69,560 2,100
      Muskegon, MI $58,990 $52,140 $75,030 80
      Upper Peninsula of Michigan $58,460 $48,550 $69,210 170
      Saginaw, MI $55,220 $46,510 $63,460 130
      Grand Rapids, MI $52,690 $46,080 $69,070 430

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