Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $62,830 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $43,020
90th percentile $80,540
Employed locally 60
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,020
    25th
    $60,000
    50th (median)
    $62,830
    75th
    $69,190
    90th
    $80,540

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 81% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 19% 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 Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,430
    Rehabilitation Counselors $39,420
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Traverse City, MI is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.37 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Traverse City, MI is 7.7% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,020 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,000.