Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $78,160 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.58
10th percentile $40,400
90th percentile $90,510
Employed locally 410
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,400
    25th
    $63,320
    50th (median)
    $78,160
    75th
    $82,450
    90th
    $90,510

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $79,800
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,010
    Bloomington, IL $74,670
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $73,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,590
    Minnesota $72,330

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,510
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,530
    Social Workers, All Other $67,870
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $69,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Ann Arbor, MI is $37.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.15 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 14.8% above the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,400 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,320.