Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Traverse City, MI

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

Median annual salary $39,420 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.95
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 80
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $39,420
    75th
    $45,420
    90th
    $59,780

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 51% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 49% 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 Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,430
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,060
    Social Workers, All Other$54,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Traverse City, MI is $18.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Traverse City, MI is 14.5% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.