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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $63,110 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $80,410
Employed locally 90
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $47,520
    50th (median)
    $63,110
    75th
    $75,230
    90th
    $80,410

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 100% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 0% 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
    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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$54,670
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,110
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,390
    Rehabilitation Counselors$47,080
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,070
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Niles, MI is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.66 or more per hour.

    Is Niles 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 Niles, MI is 6.6% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,520.