Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Monroe is 120.
  • Social Workers in Monroe earn an average of $54,300 per year or $26.11 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Social Workers who work in Monroe is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Monroe is less than 1%.

Rankings for Monroe

  • Ranks #5 in Michigan for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #18 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #119 in the nation for salary and #289 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #413 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Monroe Social Workers earn an average of $54,300 or $26.11 per hour which is 4% more than the Michigan average salary of $51,900.

AverageMonroeMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.11$24.954.65%
Annual Salary$54,300$51,9004.62%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Monroe Social Workers earn an average of $54,300 or $26.11 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageMonroeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.11$26.39-1.06%
Annual Salary$54,300$54,880-1.06%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Monroe earns an average annual salary of $59,215 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $51,900. per year.

Cost-of-living in Monroe is 8% less than the Michigan average, which means Monroe residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Michigan average.

  • Michigan average salary is $51,900.
  • Michigan cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,189.
  • Monroe average salary is $54,300.
  • Monroe cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,215.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Monroe$54,30091.70%$59,215
Michigan$51,90094.04%$55,189
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Monroe, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,760 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 $76,000, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $30,690
15%2 – 4 years18$30,690 – $47,760
25%5 – 9 years30$47,760 – $53,640
25%10 – 14 years30$53,640 – $61,630
15%15 – 20 years18$53,640 – $76,000
10%20+ years12Above $76,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

TitleAnnual Salary
Social Workers$54,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Monroe Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Monroe is 120.

Social Workers earn an average of $54,300 per year or $26.11 per hour in Monroe.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Monroe Social Workers earn an average of $59,215 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Monroe are Social Workers($54,300),


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in Michigan cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data