How much does a social worker make in Michigan?
$62,140a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Michigan. That is $29.88 an hour or $5,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.88
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,290Median: $62,140Highest 10%: $109,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,290 | $19.37 | |
| 25th | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| Median | $62,140 | $29.88 | |
| 75th | $91,850 | $44.16 | |
| 90th | $109,700 | $52.75 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Battle Creek, MI | $92,830 |
| Saginaw, MI | $91,580 |
| Detroit, MI | $68,630 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $67,420 |
| Traverse City, MI | $66,880 |
| Jackson, MI | $60,230 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $52,510 |
| Lansing, MI | $51,660 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $48,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 39. Wisconsin | $62,830 |
| 40. West Virginia | $62,590 |
| 41. Arizona | $62,150 |
| 42. Michigan | $62,140 |
| 43. Colorado | $61,610 |
| 44. Alaska | $61,220 |
| 45. Maine | $60,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $29.88 ($62,140 a year).
Do social workers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $62,140 against $71,900 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Michigan rank for social worker pay?
Michigan ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays social workers the most?
Battle Creek, MI, with a median of $92,830 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.