Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $44,320 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.31
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $69,780
Employed locally 130
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $36,360
    50th (median)
    $44,320
    75th
    $52,980
    90th
    $69,780

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 70% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 30% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,100
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,560
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,180
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,220
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,500
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Muskegon, MI is $21.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Muskegon, MI is 3.9% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,360.