SOC 25-1113 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary — Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI · 2 metro areas compared
In Grand Rapids, MI the median wage is $66,640.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Grand Rapids, MI the median wage is $66,640. That is 14.1% lower than the national median of $77,570. Pay ranges from under $33,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $106,340 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,940 to $95,010.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.85 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $87,920. Of the 572 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 185th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,240 | −57.1% |
| 25th | $50,940 | −34.3% |
| Median (50th) | $66,640 | −14.1% |
| 75th | $95,010 | +22.5% |
| 90th | $106,340 | +37.1% |
| Mean | $75,640 | −2.5% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Rapids run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $66,640 goes as far as $69,272 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,272US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,640 a year, 14.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,240 to $106,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $87,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median annual wage is $66,640, 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 $77,570, so pay in Grand Rapids, MI is 14.1% 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 Grand Rapids, MI earns more than $106,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,240 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 $87,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Grand Rapids, 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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