Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Battle Creek is 130.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Battle Creek earn an average of $60,090 per year or $28.89 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Battle Creek is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Battle Creek is less than 1%.

Rankings for Battle Creek

  • Ranks #1 in Michigan for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #37 in the nation for salary and #318 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #393 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Battle Creek Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,090 or $28.89 per hour which is 14% more than the Michigan average salary of $52,670.

AverageBattle CreekMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.89$25.3214.10%
Annual Salary$60,090$52,67014.09%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Battle Creek Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,090 or $28.89 per hour which is 12% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageBattle CreekU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.89$25.7212.33%
Annual Salary$60,090$53,49012.34%
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 Battle Creek earns an average annual salary of $65,946 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $52,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Battle Creek is 9% less than the Michigan average, which means Battle Creek 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.
  • Battle Creek average salary is $60,090.
  • Battle Creek cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,946.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Battle Creek$60,09091.12%$65,946
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 Battle Creek, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $49,990 and $63,480 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 $80,420, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $47,040, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $47,040
15%2 – 4 years20$47,040 – $49,990
25%5 – 9 years32$49,990 – $59,850
25%10 – 14 years32$59,850 – $63,480
15%15 – 20 years20$59,850 – $80,420
10%20+ years13Above $80,420
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($55,820), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,030).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,090
Health Care Social Workers$56,030
Social Workers$55,820
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Battle Creek Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Battle Creek is 130.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $60,090 per year or $28.89 per hour in Battle Creek.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Battle Creek Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $65,946 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Battle Creek are Substance Abuse Counselors($60,090), Health Care Social Workers($56,030), Social Workers($55,820).


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

Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data