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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,100 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $81,120
Employed locally 420
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $50,550
    50th (median)
    $63,100
    75th
    $72,720
    90th
    $81,120

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,050
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,730
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,970
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,910
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northern Michigan is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,550.