SOC 21-1093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Human Service Assistants — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $39,160 a year, trailing the national median of $45,930 by 14.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $39,160 a year, trailing the national median of $45,930 by 14.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,420 and $47,350. The lowest tenth earn under $30,780, while the highest tenth earn more than $57,100.
The area has 12,450 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.8 of every thousand jobs. Michigan ranks number 39th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $42,600. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 660th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,780 | −33.0% |
| 25th | $36,420 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $39,160 | −14.7% |
| 75th | $47,350 | +3.1% |
| 90th | $57,100 | +24.3% |
| Mean | $42,940 | −6.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $42,600 | 4,080 | |
| 2 | Lansing | $41,470 | 600 | |
| 3 | Battle Creek | $40,850 | 240 | |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | $40,440 | 1,500 | |
| 5 | Saginaw | $39,250 | 200 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $39,210 | 100 | |
| 7 | Midland | $39,150 | 100 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $38,690 | 150 | |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $38,580 | 460 | |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | $38,530 | 2,110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $39,160 goes as far as $40,707 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,707US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,160 a year, 14.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,780 to $57,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 12,450 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 39th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $42,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $39,160, or $18.83 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 $45,930, so pay in Michigan is 14.7% 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 $57,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,780 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 Detroit, at $42,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 12,450 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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