How much does a psychologist make in Michigan?
$88,510a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in Michigan. That is $42.55 an hour or $7,376 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.55
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,250Median: $88,510Highest 10%: $149,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $60,370 | $29.02 | |
| Median | $88,510 | $42.55 | |
| 75th | $125,400 | $60.28 | |
| 90th | $149,000 | $71.64 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $129,400 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $117,200 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $88,510 |
| Lansing, MI | $60,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 34. Louisiana | $104,500 |
| 35. Mississippi | $103,400 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $95,650 |
| 37. Michigan | $88,510 |
| 38. Oregon | $86,680 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $81,860 |
| 40. Vermont | $81,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $42.55 ($88,510 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $88,510 against $110,800 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Michigan rank for psychologist pay?
Michigan ranks 37 of 42 states.
Which city in Michigan pays psychologists the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $129,400 a year.
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.