Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 440.
  • Social Workers in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $51,640 per year or $24.83 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Social Workers who work in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #12 in Michigan for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #173 in the nation for salary and #417 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #155 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $51,640 or $24.83 per hour which is almost same as Michigan average salary of $51,900.

AverageNortheast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan AreaMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.83$24.95-0.48%
Annual Salary$51,640$51,900-0.50%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $51,640 or $24.83 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageNortheast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.83$26.39-5.91%
Annual Salary$51,640$54,880-5.90%
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 Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $58,729 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $51,900. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Michigan average, which means Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $51,640.
  • Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,729.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area$51,64087.93%$58,729
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 Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,800 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 $62,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year44Under $36,560
15%2 – 4 years66$36,560 – $37,800
25%5 – 9 years110$37,800 – $53,640
25%10 – 14 years110$53,640 – $61,630
15%15 – 20 years66$53,640 – $62,670
10%20+ years44Above $62,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $51,640, Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,110), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,430).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,110
Health Care Social Workers$52,430
Social Workers$51,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 440.

Social Workers earn an average of $51,640 per year or $24.83 per hour in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $58,729 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area are Substance Abuse Counselors($57,110), Health Care Social Workers($52,430), Social Workers($51,640).


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