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

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Michigan was $61,690 +3.9% vs national

Michigan vs United States

MichiganUnited States
Median annual$61,690$59,350
Median hourly$29.66$28.53
Employment10,100491,930
Location quotient0.721.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Michigan) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

How to interpret these figures

Employment density in Michigan is 0.72x the national average — a below-average concentration of these roles in the local economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Michigan?

The median annual wage in Michigan is $61,690 ($29.66 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Michigan compare to the national average for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?

The Michigan median of $61,690 is 3.9% higher than the U.S. median of $59,350.

How many substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors work in Michigan?

Approximately 10,100 are employed in Michigan, per BLS OES.