Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Ann Arbor is 270.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Ann Arbor earn an average of $58,440 per year or $28.10 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Ann Arbor is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Ann Arbor is less than 1%.

Rankings for Ann Arbor

  • Ranks #4 in Michigan for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #61 in the nation for salary and #95 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #208 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Ann Arbor Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,440 or $28.10 per hour which is 10% more than the Michigan average salary of $52,670.

AverageAnn ArborMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.10$25.3210.98%
Annual Salary$58,440$52,67010.96%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Ann Arbor Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,440 or $28.10 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageAnn ArborU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.10$25.729.25%
Annual Salary$58,440$53,4909.25%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Ann Arbor earns an average annual salary of $59,012 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $52,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Ann Arbor is 1% less than the Michigan average, which means Ann Arbor residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Michigan average.

  • Michigan average salary is $52,670.
  • Michigan cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,008.
  • Ann Arbor average salary is $58,440.
  • Ann Arbor cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,012.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Ann Arbor$58,44099.03%$59,012
Michigan$52,67094.04%$56,008
U.S.$53,490$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Ann Arbor, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,980 and $75,220 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $97,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,890, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year27Under $36,890
15%2 – 4 years40$36,890 – $38,980
25%5 – 9 years68$38,980 – $60,300
25%10 – 14 years68$60,300 – $75,220
15%15 – 20 years40$60,300 – $97,410
10%20+ years27Above $97,410
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $58,440, Ann Arbor Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($117,020), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($85,960), School Psychologists ($79,050), and Health Care Social Workers ($66,500).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($52,870).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$117,020
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,960
School Psychologists$79,050
Health Care Social Workers$66,500
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,440
Social Workers$52,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Ann Arbor Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Ann Arbor is 270.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,440 per year or $28.10 per hour in Ann Arbor.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Ann Arbor Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $59,012 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Ann Arbor are Psychology Teachers($117,020), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,960), School Psychologists($79,050).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in Michigan cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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