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

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

Median annual salary $52,100 -12% vs national
Median hourly $25.05
10th percentile $34,230
90th percentile $87,970
Employed locally 370
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,230
    25th
    $40,540
    50th (median)
    $52,100
    75th
    $69,770
    90th
    $87,970

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 89% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 11% 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 Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,210
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,730
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,860
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $55,220
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,910
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Saginaw, MI is $25.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.49 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw 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 Saginaw, MI is 12% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,230 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,540.