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School Counselor Salary in Michigan (2026)
$28.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,414/year ($3,951/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,170 School Counselor jobs in Michigan (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median School Counselor salary of $59,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,414 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $59,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,953 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,547 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,526 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,414 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,951 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Michigan?
- The median School Counselor salary in Michigan is $59,440 per year ($28.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,290 and $75,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $59,440, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $47,414 per year ($3,951 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 9,170 School Counselor jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.