Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is 3,940.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn earn an average of $50,800 per year or $24.42 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is 1%.

Rankings for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn

  • Ranks #15 in Michigan for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #232 in the nation for salary and #121 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #16 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,800 or $24.42 per hour which is 3% less than the Michigan average salary of $52,670.

AverageDetroit-Warren-DearbornMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.42$25.32-3.55%
Annual Salary$50,800$52,670-3.55%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,800 or $24.42 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageDetroit-Warren-DearbornU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.42$25.72-5.05%
Annual Salary$50,800$53,490-5.03%
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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn earns an average annual salary of $52,323 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $52,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is 3% less than the Michigan average, which means Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 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.
  • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn average salary is $50,800.
  • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,323.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$50,80097.09%$52,323
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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,580 and $61,330 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 $77,230, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year394Under $30,730
15%2 – 4 years591$30,730 – $38,580
25%5 – 9 years985$38,580 – $46,990
25%10 – 14 years985$46,990 – $61,330
15%15 – 20 years591$46,990 – $77,230
10%20+ years394Above $77,230
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 $50,800, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,460), Forensic Psychologists ($82,100), Psychology Teachers ($81,680), School Psychologists ($79,970), Health Care Social Workers ($58,930), and Social Workers ($51,500).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87,460
Forensic Psychologists$82,100
Psychology Teachers$81,680
School Psychologists$79,970
Health Care Social Workers$58,930
Social Workers$51,500
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,800
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is 3,940.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,800 per year or $24.42 per hour in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,323 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($87,460), Forensic Psychologists($82,100), Psychology Teachers($81,680).


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