Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,430 -1% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $47,230
90th percentile $72,980
Employed locally 200
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,230
    25th
    $50,760
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $63,090
    90th
    $72,980

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,050
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,100
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,730
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,970
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,910
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Northern Michigan is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Northern Michigan is 1% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,230 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,760.