Mental Health Counselor Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median mental health counselor in the Grand Rapids area earns $64,100 a year ($30.82 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($59,350) and 4% above the Michigan median ($61,690). Half of the 1,130 mental health counselors there earn between $51,690 and $77,970.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,860 | $38,490 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $51,690 | $47,990 | $47,100 |
| Median | $64,100 | $61,690 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $77,970 | $77,650 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $99,020 | $94,400 | $97,590 |
| Average | $68,460 | $65,430 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 1,130 | 10,100 | 491,930 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- Detroit, MI: $60,890
- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Houston, TX: $67,370
- Austin, TX: $66,780
- Phoenix, AZ: $66,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.