Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Michigan
$95,160avg. a year
$45.75 an hour · 2,170 employed
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Michigan earn an average of $95,160 a year. That is $17,590 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $112,750. The best-paying metro area is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI at $99,210.
$84,730Median pay
$45.75Average hourly
+16%Avg. pay since 2021
#38Of 47 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for clinical and counseling psychologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
1820 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$99,210
$47.70 an hour
2340 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$98,840
$47.52 an hour
360 jobs
Flint, MI
$97,880
$47.06 an hour
490 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$96,500
$46.40 an hour
530 jobs
Bay City, MI
$93,690
$45.05 an hour
640 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$91,800
$44.14 an hour
7100 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$88,310
$42.46 an hour
890 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$87,810
$42.22 an hour
940 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$85,050
$40.89 an hour
10170 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$84,360
$40.56 an hour
1140 jobs
Niles, MI
$83,660
$40.22 an hour
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan clinical and counseling psychologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $112,750 | $54.21 |
| Michigan | $95,160 | $45.75 |
| Wisconsin | $121,440 | $58.38 |
| Ohio | $103,950 | $49.98 |
| Indiana | $91,480 | $43.98 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$93,090
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,530
- School Psychologists$86,920
- Urban and Regional Planners$80,120
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$89,450
- Psychologists, All Other$93,230
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in Michigan?
The average is $95,160 a year, and the median is $84,730. That is $17,590 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $112,750.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$45.75 an hour on average; the median is $40.74.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($99,210), followed by Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI ($98,840). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Niles, MI ($83,660).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #38 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 19-3033. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national clinical and counseling psychologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.