Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Michigan
Rehabilitation Counselors in Michigan make a median of $43,830 a year, or about $21.07 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $70K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $44K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $70K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in Michigan
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $53K | +21% | 40 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $52K | +18% | 200 |
| Battle Creek | $50K | +14% | 40 |
| Ann Arbor | $49K | +12% | 130 |
| Midland | $47K | +7% | 40 |
| Flint | $47K | +6% | 50 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $45K | +3% | 1,260 |
| Jackson | $44K | +1% | 130 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $44K | +1% | 130 |
| Saginaw | $44K | -0% | 90 |
| Traverse City | $39K | -10% | 80 |
| Bay City | $39K | -11% | 30 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $39K | -12% | 1,070 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Michigan?
The median is $43,830 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,820, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $69,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,949/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 43.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a rehabilitation counselors salary go in Michigan?
Michigan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median rehabilitation counselors salary is worth about $46,682 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do rehabilitation counselors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.