Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $67,930 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.66
10th percentile $47,470
90th percentile $90,390
Employed locally 2,170
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,470
    25th
    $57,650
    50th (median)
    $67,930
    75th
    $77,930
    90th
    $90,390

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $78,160
    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

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,950
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,390
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,710
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59,180
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Detroit, MI is $32.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.43 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Detroit, MI is 0.2% below 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,650.