Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $39,000 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $73,780
Employed locally 30
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $36,540
    50th (median)
    $39,000
    75th
    $67,260
    90th
    $73,780

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 64% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rehabilitation Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Alaska $82,400
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Reno, NV $73,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Johnstown, PA $69,080

    Nearby metros — Rehabilitation Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Birmingham, AL $57,470
    Wyoming $56,520
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,860
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $55,000
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,980

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $37,120
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,120
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,130
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $63,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Bay City, MI is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Bay City, MI is 15.4% below the national median of $46,110. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rehabilitation Counselors in Bay City?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,540.