Social Workers, All Other Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $50,040 -28% vs national
Median hourly $24.06
10th percentile $41,940
90th percentile $85,760
Employed locally 90
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,940
    25th
    $44,970
    50th (median)
    $50,040
    75th
    $76,800
    90th
    $85,760

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 71% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 29% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,720
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $73,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,500
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,930
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Lansing, MI is $24.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Lansing, MI is 28% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $41,940 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,970.