Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $62,270 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.94
10th percentile $39,270
90th percentile $99,170
Employed locally 1,060
National median $59,190

Compare Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Grand Rapids, MI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
in
Grand Rapids, MI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,270
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $62,270
    75th
    $75,620
    90th
    $99,170

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 78% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 22% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,270
    Rehabilitation Counselors$38,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,570
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,540
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$52,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Grand Rapids, MI is $29.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.61 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, MI is 5.2% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,270 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.