Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Bay City is 110.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Bay City earn an average of $54,530 per year or $26.22 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Bay City is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Bay City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Bay City

  • Ranks #11 in Michigan for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #15 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #131 in the nation for salary and #303 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #409 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Bay City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,530 or $26.22 per hour which is 3% more than the Michigan average salary of $52,670.

AverageBay CityMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.22$25.323.55%
Annual Salary$54,530$52,6703.53%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Bay City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,530 or $26.22 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageBay CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.22$25.721.94%
Annual Salary$54,530$53,4901.94%
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 Bay City earns an average annual salary of $59,707 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $52,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Bay City is 9% less than the Michigan average, which means Bay City 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.
  • Bay City average salary is $54,530.
  • Bay City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,707.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Bay City$54,53091.33%$59,707
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 Bay City, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,720 and $59,850 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 $72,030, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $34,780, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $34,780
15%2 – 4 years16$34,780 – $38,720
25%5 – 9 years28$38,720 – $56,330
25%10 – 14 years28$56,330 – $59,850
15%15 – 20 years16$56,330 – $72,030
10%20+ years11Above $72,030
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 $54,530, Bay City Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($58,520).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,990).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$58,520
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,530
Social Workers$50,990
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Bay City Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Bay City is 110.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $54,530 per year or $26.22 per hour in Bay City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Bay City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $59,707 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Bay City are Health Care Social Workers($58,520), Substance Abuse Counselors($54,530), Social Workers($50,990).


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