Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $55,580 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.72
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $73,840
Employed locally 100
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $44,820
    50th (median)
    $55,580
    75th
    $62,490
    90th
    $73,840

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 79% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 21% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $74,160
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $73,300
    Bellingham, WA $71,250
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $70,080
    Farmington, NM $68,700
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $68,550

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $46,260
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,730
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $73,840
    Rehabilitation Counselors $46,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Michigan City, IN is $26.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.97 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City 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 Michigan City, IN is 6.1% below 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,820.