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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $58,990 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $42,740
90th percentile $94,550
Employed locally 80
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,740
    25th
    $52,140
    50th (median)
    $58,990
    75th
    $75,030
    90th
    $94,550

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 93% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 7% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,100
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,320
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $68,560
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,180
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,220
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Muskegon, MI is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Muskegon, MI is 1.8% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,740 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,140.