SOC 21-1018 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — Muskegon
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Muskegon, MI comes to $69,090 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,350 by 16.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Muskegon, MI comes to $69,090 a year, ahead of the national median of $59,350 by 16.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $61,120 and $76,950. The lowest tenth earn under $46,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $85,350.
Employment stands at 170, or 2.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $73,450. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 70th of 253 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,750 | −21.2% |
| 25th | $61,120 | +3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $69,090 | +16.4% |
| 75th | $76,950 | +29.7% |
| 90th | $85,350 | +43.8% |
| Mean | $67,590 | +13.9% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $73,450 | 130 | |
| 2 | Niles | $73,200 | 80 | |
| 3 | Battle Creek | $68,370 | 140 | |
| 4 | Lansing | $67,510 | 790 | |
| 5 | Kalamazoo | $66,750 | 370 | |
| 6 | Ann Arbor | $65,440 | 320 | |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $64,100 | 1,130 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $61,990 | 130 | |
| 9 | Detroit | $60,890 | 4,290 | |
| 10 | Monroe | $60,170 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Muskegon run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $69,090 goes as far as $71,819 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,819US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,090 a year, 16.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,750 to $85,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $73,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Muskegon, MI?
The median annual wage is $69,090, or $33.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,350, so pay in Muskegon, MI is 16.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Muskegon, MI earns more than $85,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Midland, at $73,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Muskegon, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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