Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,530 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.54
10th percentile $44,440
90th percentile $106,890
Employed locally 100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,440
    25th
    $55,980
    50th (median)
    $63,530
    75th
    $78,670
    90th
    $106,890

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $65,120
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Southern Michigan is $30.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.69 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Southern Michigan is 6.7% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,440 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,980.