Social Workers, All Other Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $47,110 -32.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $67,090
Employed locally 40
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $42,860
    50th (median)
    $47,110
    75th
    $56,620
    90th
    $67,090

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 67% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $100,420
    Birmingham, AL $97,180
    Saginaw, MI $95,680
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $91,350
    Battle Creek, MI $91,290
    Mississippi $89,860

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,380
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,340
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Kalamazoo, MI is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.16 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 32.2% below the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,860.