SOC 19-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 9 metro areas compared
In Lansing, MI the median wage is $82,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lansing, MI the median wage is $82,870. That is 17.6% lower than the national median of $100,580. Pay ranges from under $63,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $160,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $71,280 to $121,860.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Grand Rapids records the highest median at $94,540. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 98th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,760 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $71,280 | −29.1% |
| Median (50th) | $82,870 | −17.6% |
| 75th | $121,860 | +21.2% |
| 90th | $160,210 | +59.3% |
| Mean | $96,500 | −4.1% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids | $94,540 | 340 | |
| 2 | Saginaw | $94,540 | 40 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $91,610 | 820 | |
| 4 | Kalamazoo | $87,160 | 100 | |
| 5 | Flint | $83,840 | 60 | |
| 6 | Bay City | $83,610 | 30 | |
| 7 | Traverse City | $78,660 | 40 | |
| 8 | Ann Arbor | $78,280 | 170 | |
| 9 | Niles | $69,470 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $82,870 goes as far as $86,143 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,143US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,870 a year, 17.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,760 to $160,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Rapids, at $94,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $82,870, or $39.84 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 $100,580, so pay in Lansing, MI is 17.6% lower. 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 Lansing, MI earns more than $160,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,760 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 Grand Rapids, at $94,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Lansing, 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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