SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 8 metro areas compared
At $51,660, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Social Workers, All Other, 28.2% beneath the national figure of $71,900.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $51,660, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Social Workers, All Other, 28.2% beneath the national figure of $71,900. Pay ranges from under $39,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $104,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,160 to $76,870.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Battle Creek records the highest median at $92,830. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 286th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,750 | −44.7% |
| 25th | $45,160 | −37.2% |
| Median (50th) | $51,660 | −28.2% |
| 75th | $76,870 | +6.9% |
| 90th | $104,250 | +45.0% |
| Mean | $60,700 | −15.6% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle Creek | $92,830 | 90 | |
| 2 | Saginaw | $91,580 | 120 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $68,630 | 510 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $67,420 | 250 | |
| 5 | Traverse City | $66,880 | 40 | |
| 6 | Jackson | $60,230 | 40 | |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $52,510 | 170 | |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | $48,750 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $51,660 goes as far as $53,701 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,701US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,660 a year, 28.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,750 to $104,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Battle Creek, at $92,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $51,660, or $24.84 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 $71,900, so pay in Lansing, MI is 28.2% 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 Lansing, MI earns more than $104,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,750 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 Battle Creek, at $92,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 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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