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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $73,300 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.24
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $102,150
Employed locally 720
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $55,560
    50th (median)
    $73,300
    75th
    $75,840
    90th
    $102,150

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 103% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 3% above 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
    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
    Midland, MI $66,090

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,500
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,930
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,200
    Rehabilitation Counselors $51,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Lansing, MI is $35.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.50 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing 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 Lansing, MI is 23.8% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,560.