Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Niles-Benton Harbor is 60.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Niles-Benton Harbor earn an average of $58,870 per year or $28.30 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Niles-Benton Harbor is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Niles-Benton Harbor is less than 1%.

Rankings for Niles-Benton Harbor

  • Ranks #3 in Michigan for salary and #18 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #16 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #52 in the nation for salary and #436 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #478 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Niles-Benton Harbor Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,870 or $28.30 per hour which is 11% more than the Michigan average salary of $52,670.

AverageNiles-Benton HarborMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.30$25.3211.77%
Annual Salary$58,870$52,67011.77%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Niles-Benton Harbor Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,870 or $28.30 per hour which is 10% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNiles-Benton HarborU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.30$25.7210.03%
Annual Salary$58,870$53,49010.06%
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 Niles-Benton Harbor earns an average annual salary of $67,203 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $52,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Niles-Benton Harbor is 12% less than the Michigan average, which means Niles-Benton Harbor 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.
  • Niles-Benton Harbor average salary is $58,870.
  • Niles-Benton Harbor cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,203.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Niles-Benton Harbor$58,87087.60%$67,203
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 Niles-Benton Harbor, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $46,640 and $60,150 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 $101,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $44,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $44,770
15%2 – 4 years9$44,770 – $46,640
25%5 – 9 years15$46,640 – $57,020
25%10 – 14 years15$57,020 – $60,150
15%15 – 20 years9$57,020 – $101,390
10%20+ years6Above $101,390
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 ($54,300), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,480).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,870
Health Care Social Workers$57,480
Social Workers$54,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Niles-Benton Harbor Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Niles-Benton Harbor is 60.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,870 per year or $28.30 per hour in Niles-Benton Harbor.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Niles-Benton Harbor Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $67,203 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Niles-Benton Harbor are Substance Abuse Counselors($58,870), Health Care Social Workers($57,480), Social Workers($54,300).


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

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