verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Psychologist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$84,730/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.74/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
2,170
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,061 #36 of 48

Psychologist pay in Michigan, explained

Psychologists in Michigan earn a median of $84,730 per year ($40.74 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $61,290, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $134,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $84,730 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $84,730 is worth about $88,061 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #36 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,290
$29.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,730
$40.74/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$134,980
$64.89/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $84,730 $88,061
Wisconsin $113,360 $120,474 −$28,630
Ohio $101,190 $109,072 −$16,460
Indiana $84,990 $91,065 −$260

Psychologist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Michigan?

Psychologists in Michigan earn a median of $84,730 per year ($40.74 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Michigan pay psychologists well?

At $84,730, Michigan pays 16% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 2,170 work in the state.

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