Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $52,380 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.18
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $77,240
Employed locally 460
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $44,440
    50th (median)
    $52,380
    75th
    $68,010
    90th
    $77,240

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 26% 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,340
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,000
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Kalamazoo, MI is $25.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 10.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,440.