Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $52,980 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.47
10th percentile $29,800
90th percentile $81,930
Employed locally 40
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,800
    25th
    $45,240
    50th (median)
    $52,980
    75th
    $64,370
    90th
    $81,930

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 75% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 25% 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
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $51,770

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,380
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,340
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Kalamazoo, MI is $25.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.22 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 14.9% above 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $29,800 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,240.