SOC 11-9151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Community Service Managers — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Michigan is $85,500 per year, close to the national median of $80,390 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Michigan is $85,500 per year, close to the national median of $80,390 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $64,190 and $102,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,100 and the ninetieth at $127,910.
Employment stands at 6,320, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Michigan ranks number 13th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lansing records the highest median at $110,570. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 159th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,100 | −33.9% |
| 25th | $64,190 | −20.2% |
| Median (50th) | $85,500 | +6.4% |
| 75th | $102,090 | +27.0% |
| 90th | $127,910 | +59.1% |
| Mean | $87,900 | +9.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing | $110,570 | — | |
| 2 | Muskegon | $95,670 | 100 | |
| 3 | Battle Creek | $92,650 | 120 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $92,240 | 280 | |
| 5 | Kalamazoo | $90,220 | 220 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $87,480 | 40 | |
| 7 | Detroit | $86,450 | 2,230 | |
| 8 | Jackson | $85,860 | 90 | |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | $84,280 | 750 | |
| 10 | Bay City | $84,000 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $85,500 goes as far as $88,877 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,877US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,500 a year, 6.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,100 to $127,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,320 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lansing, at $110,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $85,500, or $41.11 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 $80,390, so pay in Michigan is 6.4% 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 Michigan earns more than $127,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,100 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 Lansing, at $110,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,320 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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