SOC 21-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Social Workers — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Michigan is $67,600 per year, close to the national median of $67,880 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Michigan is $67,600 per year, close to the national median of $67,880 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $60,150 and $79,310. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,640 and the ninetieth at $91,190.
Employment stands at 4,860, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Michigan ranks number 20th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $75,070. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 273rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,640 | −29.8% |
| 25th | $60,150 | −11.4% |
| Median (50th) | $67,600 | −0.4% |
| 75th | $79,310 | +16.8% |
| 90th | $91,190 | +34.3% |
| Mean | $69,940 | +3.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $75,070 | 560 | |
| 2 | Kalamazoo | $74,940 | 260 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $73,600 | 1,860 | |
| 4 | Bay City | $70,960 | 40 | |
| 5 | Battle Creek | $70,820 | 90 | |
| 6 | Flint | $70,380 | 160 | |
| 7 | Midland | $66,760 | 50 | |
| 8 | Muskegon | $66,380 | 90 | |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | $64,930 | 630 | |
| 10 | Lansing | $64,040 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $67,600 goes as far as $70,270 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,270US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,600 a year, 0.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,640 to $91,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 20th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $75,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $67,600, or $32.50 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 $67,880, so pay in Michigan is 0.4% lower. 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 Michigan earns more than $91,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,640 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 Ann Arbor, at $75,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,860 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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