SOC 21-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $60,900, median pay for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Lansing, MI tracks the national median of $59,550 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,900, median pay for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Lansing, MI tracks the national median of $59,550 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,690 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,180 to $77,460.
Employment stands at 660, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $70,350. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 233rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,450 | −33.8% |
| 25th | $49,180 | −17.4% |
| Median (50th) | $60,900 | +2.3% |
| 75th | $77,460 | +30.1% |
| 90th | $82,690 | +38.9% |
| Mean | $62,800 | +5.5% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $70,350 | 210 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $60,940 | 480 | |
| 3 | Flint | $60,160 | 720 | |
| 4 | Niles | $59,790 | 160 | |
| 5 | Traverse City | $59,550 | 220 | |
| 6 | Detroit | $59,270 | 6,540 | |
| 7 | Muskegon | $58,970 | 260 | |
| 8 | Monroe | $58,710 | 180 | |
| 9 | Saginaw | $58,700 | 270 | |
| 10 | Battle Creek | $57,000 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $60,900 goes as far as $63,306 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,306US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,900 a year, 2.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,450 to $82,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 660 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $70,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $60,900, or $29.28 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,550, so pay in Lansing, MI is 2.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lansing, MI earns more than $82,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $70,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 660 jobs in this occupation in Lansing, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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