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

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

Median annual salary $64,600 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.06
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $92,690
Employed locally 250
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $49,680
    50th (median)
    $64,600
    75th
    $79,850
    90th
    $92,690

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,360
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65,120
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,530
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southern Michigan is $31.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southern 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 Southern Michigan is 9.1% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,680.