Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Saginaw is 230.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Saginaw earn an average of $56,380 per year or $27.11 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Saginaw is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Saginaw is less than 1%.

Rankings for Saginaw

  • Ranks #9 in Michigan for salary and #17 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #93 in the nation for salary and #433 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #251 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Saginaw Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,380 or $27.11 per hour which is 7% more than the Michigan average salary of $52,670.

AverageSaginawMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.11$25.327.07%
Annual Salary$56,380$52,6707.04%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Saginaw Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,380 or $27.11 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSaginawU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.11$25.725.40%
Annual Salary$56,380$53,4905.40%
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 Saginaw earns an average annual salary of $64,251 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $52,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Saginaw is 12% less than the Michigan average, which means Saginaw 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.
  • Saginaw average salary is $56,380.
  • Saginaw cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,251.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Saginaw$56,38087.75%$64,251
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 Saginaw, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $43,940 and $62,870 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 $76,010, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $37,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $37,770
15%2 – 4 years34$37,770 – $43,940
25%5 – 9 years58$43,940 – $61,210
25%10 – 14 years58$61,210 – $62,870
15%15 – 20 years34$61,210 – $76,010
10%20+ years23Above $76,010
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 $56,380, Saginaw Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($74,680), and Health Care Social Workers ($59,360).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($52,660).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,680
Health Care Social Workers$59,360
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,380
Social Workers$52,660
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Saginaw Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Saginaw is 230.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,380 per year or $27.11 per hour in Saginaw.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Saginaw Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $64,251 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Saginaw are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($74,680), Health Care Social Workers($59,360), Substance Abuse Counselors($56,380).


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

Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data