Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 230.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $56,420 per year or $27.12 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in Michigan for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #91 in the nation for salary and #419 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #258 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,420 or $27.12 per hour which is 7% more than the Michigan average salary of $52,670.

AverageNorthwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan AreaMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.12$25.327.11%
Annual Salary$56,420$52,6707.12%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,420 or $27.12 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNorthwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.12$25.725.44%
Annual Salary$56,420$53,4905.48%
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 Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $64,165 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $52,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Michigan average, which means Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $56,420.
  • Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,165.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area$56,42087.93%$64,165
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 Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $46,990 and $60,040 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 $37,110, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $37,110
15%2 – 4 years34$37,110 – $46,990
25%5 – 9 years58$46,990 – $59,850
25%10 – 14 years58$59,850 – $60,040
15%15 – 20 years34$59,850 – $76,950
10%20+ years23Above $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 $56,420, Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,080), School Psychologists ($88,910), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,900).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($53,980).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,080
School Psychologists$88,910
Health Care Social Workers$56,900
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,420
Social Workers$53,980
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 230.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,420 per year or $27.12 per hour in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $64,165 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,080), School Psychologists($88,910), Health Care Social Workers($56,900).


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