School Psychologists Salary in Michigan

School psychologists in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $89,400 a year) and the least in Kalamazoo ($79,230), across the 7 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school psychologists average at $86,920 and the median at $83,960 for 1,480 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,160.

School Psychologists average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$89,400
Jackson$88,650
Ann Arbor$88,290
Lansing$86,850
Grand Rapids$84,450
Muskegon$81,060
Kalamazoo$79,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$89,400	$85,050	$69,500	$66,164	100
Jackson	$88,650	$88,330	$74,210	$66,846	92
Ann Arbor	$88,290	$83,960	$69,010	$67,436	101
Lansing	$86,850	$85,930	$64,750	$65,674	95
Grand Rapids	$84,450	$84,680	$66,170	$63,718	96
Muskegon	$81,060	$79,320	$63,560	$61,905	93
Kalamazoo	$79,230	$82,300	$62,140	$61,448	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

School Psychologists salary in other states

School Psychologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3034.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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