Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $54,330 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $76,420
Employed locally 170
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $42,700
    50th (median)
    $54,330
    75th
    $68,800
    90th
    $76,420

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $66,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    Minnesota $65,010
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $63,920
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,000
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,940

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$37,120
    Social and Human Service Assistants$35,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,120
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,900
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Bay City, MI is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Bay City, MI is 7.2% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Bay City?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,700.