Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$84,730
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.74
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $100,580
State Rank
#35 of 48
2,170 employed here

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make in Michigan?

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists working in Michigan earn a median salary of $84,730 per year, or about $40.74 per hour. That is 16% below the national median of $100,580 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $61,290 while the top 10% make $134,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $72,440 and $111,050 a year.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$61,290$29.47
25th percentile (early career)$72,440$34.83
50th percentile (median)$84,730$40.74
75th percentile (experienced)$111,050$53.39
90th percentile (top earners)$134,980$64.89

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 35th out of 48 states and territories for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Oregon$134,350
2New Jersey$127,090
3New Mexico$124,800
4Alaska$124,270
5Arizona$119,010

Working as Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Michigan

Nationally, about 76,000 people work as Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in the United States. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.

Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($84,730) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists make in Michigan?
The median Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary in Michigan is $84,730 per year, or about $40.74 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,290 at the entry level to $134,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Clinical and Counseling Psychologists about 16% less than the national median of $100,580. Michigan ranks 35th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $84,730 a year. About 2,170 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.