Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Lansing-East Lansing is 530.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Lansing-East Lansing earn an average of $58,410 per year or $28.08 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Lansing-East Lansing is 6%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Lansing-East Lansing is less than 1%.

Rankings for Lansing-East Lansing

  • Ranks #5 in Michigan for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #63 in the nation for salary and #219 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #109 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Lansing-East Lansing Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,410 or $28.08 per hour which is 10% more than the Michigan average salary of $52,670.

AverageLansing-East LansingMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.08$25.3210.90%
Annual Salary$58,410$52,67010.90%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Lansing-East Lansing Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,410 or $28.08 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageLansing-East LansingU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.08$25.729.18%
Annual Salary$58,410$53,4909.20%
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 Lansing-East Lansing earns an average annual salary of $62,504 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $52,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Lansing-East Lansing is 7% less than the Michigan average, which means Lansing-East Lansing 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.
  • Lansing-East Lansing average salary is $58,410.
  • Lansing-East Lansing cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,504.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Lansing-East Lansing$58,41093.45%$62,504
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 Lansing-East Lansing, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $46,990 and $61,140 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 $76,950, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $38,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year53Under $38,850
15%2 – 4 years80$38,850 – $46,990
25%5 – 9 years132$46,990 – $59,850
25%10 – 14 years132$59,850 – $61,140
15%15 – 20 years80$59,850 – $76,950
10%20+ years53Above $76,950
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 $58,410, Lansing-East Lansing Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,870), School Psychologists ($78,910), Forensic Psychologists ($64,790), and Health Care Social Workers ($63,450).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($53,130).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$86,870
School Psychologists$78,910
Forensic Psychologists$64,790
Health Care Social Workers$63,450
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,410
Social Workers$53,130
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Lansing-East Lansing Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Lansing-East Lansing is 530.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,410 per year or $28.08 per hour in Lansing-East Lansing.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Lansing-East Lansing Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $62,504 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Lansing-East Lansing are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($86,870), School Psychologists($78,910), Forensic Psychologists($64,790).


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