Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Grand Rapids-Wyoming is 760.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Grand Rapids-Wyoming earn an average of $52,190 per year or $25.09 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Grand Rapids-Wyoming is 9%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Grand Rapids-Wyoming is less than 1%.

Rankings for Grand Rapids-Wyoming

  • Ranks #12 in Michigan for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #195 in the nation for salary and #179 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #71 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Grand Rapids-Wyoming Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,190 or $25.09 per hour which is almost same as Michigan average salary of $52,670.

AverageGrand Rapids-WyomingMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.09$25.32-0.91%
Annual Salary$52,190$52,670-0.91%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Grand Rapids-Wyoming Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,190 or $25.09 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageGrand Rapids-WyomingU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.09$25.72-2.45%
Annual Salary$52,190$53,490-2.43%
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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming earns an average annual salary of $55,093 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $52,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Grand Rapids-Wyoming is 5% less than the Michigan average, which means Grand Rapids-Wyoming 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.
  • Grand Rapids-Wyoming average salary is $52,190.
  • Grand Rapids-Wyoming cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,093.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Grand Rapids-Wyoming$52,19094.73%$55,093
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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,850 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 $64,110, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,740, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year76Under $30,740
15%2 – 4 years114$30,740 – $38,850
25%5 – 9 years190$38,850 – $49,340
25%10 – 14 years190$49,340 – $61,330
15%15 – 20 years114$49,340 – $64,110
10%20+ years76Above $64,110
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 $52,190, Grand Rapids-Wyoming Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($81,360), School Psychologists ($81,040), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,890), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,840).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,830).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$81,360
School Psychologists$81,040
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$80,890
Health Care Social Workers$58,840
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,190
Social Workers$49,830
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Grand Rapids-Wyoming Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Grand Rapids-Wyoming is 760.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,190 per year or $25.09 per hour in Grand Rapids-Wyoming.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Grand Rapids-Wyoming Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,093 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Grand Rapids-Wyoming are Psychology Teachers($81,360), School Psychologists($81,040), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($80,890).


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