SOC 19-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists — Saginaw
Saginaw, MI · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Saginaw, MI is $94,540 per year, close to the national median of $100,580 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Saginaw, MI is $94,540 per year, close to the national median of $100,580 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $72,720 and $105,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,040 and the ninetieth at $117,570.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Grand Rapids records the highest median at $94,540. Of the 282 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 37th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,040 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $72,720 | −27.7% |
| Median (50th) | $94,540 | −6.0% |
| 75th | $105,190 | +4.6% |
| 90th | $117,570 | +16.9% |
| Mean | $91,800 | −8.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids | $94,540 | 340 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $91,610 | 820 | |
| 3 | Kalamazoo | $87,160 | 100 | |
| 4 | Flint | $83,840 | 60 | |
| 5 | Bay City | $83,610 | 30 | |
| 6 | Lansing | $82,870 | 90 | |
| 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 Saginaw run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $94,540 goes as far as $98,274 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,274US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,540 a year, 6.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,040 to $117,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 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 Saginaw, MI?
The median annual wage is $94,540, or $45.45 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 Saginaw, MI is 6.0% 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 Saginaw, MI earns more than $117,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,040 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 40 jobs in this occupation in Saginaw, 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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