SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Saginaw
Saginaw, MI · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Saginaw, MI is $91,580 per year, well above the national median of $71,900.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Saginaw, MI is $91,580 per year, well above the national median of $71,900. The gap of 27.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $71,460 and $109,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,610 and the ninetieth at $116,650.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Battle Creek records the highest median at $92,830. Of the 282 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 39th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,610 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $71,460 | −0.6% |
| Median (50th) | $91,580 | +27.4% |
| 75th | $109,780 | +52.7% |
| 90th | $116,650 | +62.2% |
| Mean | $88,010 | +22.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle Creek | $92,830 | 90 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $68,630 | 510 | |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | $67,420 | 250 | |
| 4 | Traverse City | $66,880 | 40 | |
| 5 | Jackson | $60,230 | 40 | |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | $52,510 | 170 | |
| 7 | Lansing | $51,660 | 100 | |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | $48,750 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Saginaw run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $91,580 goes as far as $95,198 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,198US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,580 a year, 27.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,610 to $116,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 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 Saginaw, MI?
The median annual wage is $91,580, or $44.03 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 Saginaw, MI is 27.4% 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 Saginaw, MI earns more than $116,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,610 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 120 jobs in this occupation in Saginaw, 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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