How much does a counselor make in Detroit?
$37,390a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $17.98 an hour or $3,116 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.98
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,230Median: $37,390Highest 10%: $62,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| 75th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 90th | $62,090 | $29.85 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,180 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $73,600 |
| Social Worker | $68,630 |
| Educational | $62,840 |
| Substance Abuse | $60,890 |
| Clergy | $59,890 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $59,520 |
| Child | $59,270 |
| Health Education Specialist | $55,660 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $53,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $17.98 ($37,390 a year).
Do counselors make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $37,390 against $50,860 nationally, 26% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $37,390, so Detroit pays 0% more.
Where does Detroit rank for counselor pay?
98 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,090 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.