Social Worker Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median social worker in the Detroit area earns $59,270 a year ($28.50 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($59,550) and about the same as the Michigan median ($59,270). Half of the 6,540 social workers there earn between $47,800 and $74,270.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,640 | $41,260 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $47,800 | $47,740 | $48,270 |
| Median | $59,270 | $59,270 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $74,270 | $75,380 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $82,200 | $81,100 | $95,530 |
| Average | $61,390 | $61,060 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 6,540 | 15,760 | 392,550 |
Detroit, MI ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $56,810
- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.