Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $59,530 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $38,620
90th percentile $103,490
Employed locally 440
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,620
    25th
    $42,100
    50th (median)
    $59,530
    75th
    $79,550
    90th
    $103,490

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 68% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $73,300
    Farmington, NM $68,700
    Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $68,560
    Battle Creek, MI $67,800
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,440
    Monroe, MI $66,370

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,510
    Healthcare Social Workers $78,160
    Social Workers, All Other $67,870
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $69,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Ann Arbor, MI is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.58 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 0.6% above the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,620 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,100.