Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Michigan
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Michigan earn a median of $60,830 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,620
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,150; the top 10% earn over $82,750. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- School Psychologists$83,960 median in Michigan
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Michigan
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Michigan?
The median is $60,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,150 and the top 10% earn over $82,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.