Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

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

Median annual salary $64,540 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.03
10th percentile $48,190
90th percentile $82,310
Employed locally 670
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,190
    25th
    $59,040
    50th (median)
    $64,540
    75th
    $75,850
    90th
    $82,310

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 20% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,110
    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
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$52,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Grand Rapids, MI is $31.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.51 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 5.2% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,190 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,040.