Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Muskegon, MI

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

Median annual salary $65,500 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.49
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $78,870
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $58,310
    50th (median)
    $65,500
    75th
    $78,180
    90th
    $78,870

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 103% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 3% above 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,100
    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
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $58,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Muskegon, MI is $31.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Muskegon, MI is 3.8% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,310.