Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $54,110 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.02
10th percentile $40,420
90th percentile $79,600
Employed locally 2,120
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,420
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $54,110
    75th
    $69,950
    90th
    $79,600

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 33% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,270
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,680
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,270
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,570
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,540
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $52,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Grand Rapids, MI is $26.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 7.6% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,420 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.