Salary Report for Michigan Social Workers
Michigan Rankings
Compare Michigan to U.S.
Michigan Social Workers earn an average of $51,900 which is 5% less than the national average salary of $54,880.
Type | Michigan | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $24.95 | $26.39 | -5.46% |
Average Annual Salary | $51,900 | $54,880 | -5.43% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Michigan, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,850 and $61,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $66,190, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 1,353 | Under $36,560 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 2,030 | $36,560 – $38,850 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 3,382 | $38,850 – $49,240 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 3,382 | $49,240 – $61,630 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 2,030 | $49,240 – $66,190 |
10% | 20+ years | 1,353 | Above $66,190 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Michigan psychologists earn about $55,189 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.
Cost-of-living in Michigan is 6% less than the national average, which means Michigan residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $51,900, Michigan Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($83,670), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($81,940), School Psychologists ($78,460), Forensic Psychologists ($74,810), Health Care Social Workers ($59,390), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,300), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,670).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Psychology Teachers | $83,670 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $81,940 |
School Psychologists | $78,460 |
Forensic Psychologists | $74,810 |
Health Care Social Workers | $59,390 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $56,300 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,670 |
Social Workers | $51,900 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Michigan the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (14,620), Substance Abuse Counselors (10,120) and Health Care Social Workers (6,570).
The three professions in Michigan needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (21.3%), Marriage and Family Therapists (14.3%) and Health Care Social Workers (12.1%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Social Workers | 13,050 | 14,620 | 12% | 1,420 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | 8,340 | 10,120 | 21.3% | 1,020 |
Health Care Social Workers | 5,860 | 6,570 | 12.1% | 640 |
Psychology Teachers | 1,020 | 1,140 | 11.8% | 110 |
Forensic Psychologists | 480 | 480 | 0% | 30 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | 210 | 240 | 14.3% | 20 |
Salaries Ranked by Michigan Cities
The average salary for Social Workers in Michigan is $51,900. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Muskegon ($56,280), Battle Creek ($55,820) and Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area ($55,030).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area ($62,584), Niles-Benton Harbor ($61,986) and Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area ($61,390).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Social Workers salary will have in that area.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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Muskegon | $56,280 | $61,227 | $4,947 |
Battle Creek | $55,820 | $61,260 | $5,440 |
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area | $55,030 | $62,584 | $7,554 |
Niles-Benton Harbor | $54,300 | $61,986 | $7,686 |
Monroe | $54,300 | $59,215 | $4,915 |
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area | $53,980 | $61,390 | $7,410 |
Flint | $53,840 | $59,989 | $6,149 |
Lansing-East Lansing | $53,130 | $56,854 | $3,724 |
Ann Arbor | $52,870 | $53,388 | $518 |
Saginaw | $52,660 | $60,011 | $7,351 |
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area | $52,420 | $59,616 | $7,196 |
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area | $51,640 | $58,729 | $7,089 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $51,500 | $53,044 | $1,544 |
Bay City | $50,990 | $55,831 | $4,841 |
Kalamazoo-Portage | $50,410 | $54,187 | $3,777 |
Grand Rapids-Wyoming | $49,830 | $52,602 | $2,772 |
Jackson | $49,770 | $53,684 | $3,914 |
Midland | $47,750 | $52,283 | $4,533 |
Salary FAQ for Michigan Social Workers
City and Rural Summaries
Ann Arbor
Average Social Workers Salary: $52,870
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $53,388
Hourly Wage: $25.42
Currently Employed: 440
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.03
Ann Arbor Salary Report
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Social Workers Salary: $55,030
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $62,584
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 900
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.93
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Battle Creek
Average Social Workers Salary: $55,820
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $61,260
Hourly Wage: $26.84
Currently Employed: 170
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.12
Battle Creek Salary Report
Bay City
Average Social Workers Salary: $50,990
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $55,831
Hourly Wage: $25
Currently Employed: 170
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.33
Bay City Salary Report
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
Average Social Workers Salary: $51,500
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $53,044
Hourly Wage: $24.76
Currently Employed: 5,180
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.09
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Salary Report
Flint
Average Social Workers Salary: $53,840
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $59,989
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 470
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.75
Flint Salary Report
Grand Rapids-Wyoming
Average Social Workers Salary: $49,830
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $52,602
Hourly Wage: $23.96
Currently Employed: 2,100
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.73
Grand Rapids-Wyoming Salary Report
Jackson
Average Social Workers Salary: $49,770
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $53,684
Hourly Wage: $24
Currently Employed: 240
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.71
Jackson Salary Report
Kalamazoo-Portage
Average Social Workers Salary: $50,410
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $54,187
Hourly Wage: $24.24
Currently Employed: 610
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.03
Kalamazoo-Portage Salary Report
Lansing-East Lansing
Average Social Workers Salary: $53,130
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $56,854
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 750
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.45
Lansing-East Lansing Salary Report
Midland
Average Social Workers Salary: $47,750
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $52,283
Hourly Wage: $22.96
Currently Employed: 230
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.33
Midland Salary Report
Monroe
Average Social Workers Salary: $54,300
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $59,215
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 120
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.70
Monroe Salary Report
Muskegon
Average Social Workers Salary: $56,280
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $61,227
Hourly Wage: $27.06
Currently Employed: 300
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.92
Muskegon Salary Report
Niles-Benton Harbor
Average Social Workers Salary: $54,300
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,986
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.60
Niles-Benton Harbor Salary Report
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Social Workers Salary: $51,640
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $58,729
Hourly Wage: $24.83
Currently Employed: 440
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.93
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Social Workers Salary: $53,980
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,390
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 380
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.93
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Saginaw
Average Social Workers Salary: $52,660
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $60,011
Hourly Wage: $25.32
Currently Employed: 250
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.75
Saginaw Salary Report
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Social Workers Salary: $52,420
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $59,616
Hourly Wage: $25
Currently Employed: 480
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.93
Upper Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
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