Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $51,770 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.89
10th percentile $33,110
90th percentile $73,780
Employed locally 200
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,110
    25th
    $41,440
    50th (median)
    $51,770
    75th
    $61,190
    90th
    $73,780

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 73% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 27% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,720
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $73,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,500
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,930
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Lansing, MI is $24.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.26 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Lansing, MI is 12.3% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,110 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,440.