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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $60,100 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.89
10th percentile $44,510
90th percentile $77,830
Employed locally 260
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,510
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $60,100
    75th
    $73,780
    90th
    $77,830

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 95% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 5% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,320
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $68,560
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,180
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,220
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,500
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $58,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Muskegon, MI is $28.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Muskegon, MI is 2.6% above 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,510 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.