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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$68,350
- Lansing$65,980
- Midland$64,960
- Kalamazoo$64,340
- Saginaw$63,320
- Detroit$61,560
- Grand Rapids$61,160
- Flint$60,640
- Traverse City$60,100
- Muskegon$59,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $68,350 | $63,770 | $60,480 | $54,256 | 101 |
| Lansing | $65,980 | $64,080 | $51,120 | $52,035 | 95 |
| Midland | $64,960 | $60,440 | $60,440 | $51,861 | 92 |
| Kalamazoo | $64,340 | $60,340 | $53,860 | $51,389 | 95 |
| Saginaw | $63,320 | $61,980 | $47,110 | $49,750 | 91 |
| Detroit | $61,560 | $59,520 | $49,970 | $47,935 | 100 |
| Grand Rapids | $61,160 | $58,970 | $47,710 | $48,139 | 96 |
| Flint | $60,640 | $60,250 | $47,540 | $48,025 | 93 |
| Traverse City | $60,100 | $55,260 | $48,840 | $48,163 | 93 |
| Muskegon | $59,760 | $58,960 | $50,570 | $47,364 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1023.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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