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SOC 19-3034 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS

School PsychologistsMuskegon

Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 6 metro areas compared

$79,320 /year
$38.14per hour
30jobs in area
17.4%vs US median

In Muskegon, MI the median wage is $79,320.

Wage distribution · annual

Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners

US MEDIAN $95,99010TH$59,730MEDIAN$79,32075TH$85,10090TH$107,540

Salary overview

In Muskegon, MI the median wage is $79,320. That is 17.4% lower than the national median of $95,990. Pay ranges from under $59,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $107,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,560 to $85,100.

The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.33 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $88,330. Of the 253 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 51st.

Percentile breakdown

Annual wages by percentile · Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · May 2025
PercentileAnnualvs US median
10th$59,730−37.8%
25th$63,560−33.8%
Median (50th)$79,320−17.4%
75th$85,100−11.3%
90th$107,540+12.0%
Mean$81,060−15.6%

Other metro areas in Michigan

Median annual wage for School Psychologists, by metro area
#Metro areaMedianJobsRelative
1Jackson$88,33030
2Lansing$85,93070
3Detroit$85,050660
4Grand Rapids$84,680210
5Ann Arbor$83,96090
6Kalamazoo$82,30030

What the pay is worth locally

Prices in Muskegon run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $79,320 goes as far as $82,453 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.1% below the national median in real terms.

Published median

$79,320as reported by BLS

Local price level

96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024

Adjusted for local prices

$82,453US average = 100 · BEA 2024

Key takeaways

  • Median pay is $79,320 a year, 17.4% below the national median.
  • Published pay spans $59,730 to $107,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
  • The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
  • The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $88,330.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median wage for School Psychologists in Muskegon, MI?

The median annual wage is $79,320, or $38.14 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 $95,990, so pay in Muskegon, MI is 17.4% 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 Muskegon, MI earns more than $107,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.

What is the starting range?

The tenth percentile wage is $59,730 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 Jackson, at $88,330 per year.

How many jobs are there in this occupation here?

The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Muskegon, 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.

School Psychologists Salary in Muskegon, MI (2025): $79,320 Median | Salary Explorer