Social Worker Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median social worker in the Grand Rapids area earns $56,810 a year ($27.31 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and 4% below the Michigan median ($59,270). Half of the 2,130 social workers there earn between $47,950 and $72,450.
Median $56,810
10th: $41,92090th: $78,980
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,920 | $41,260 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $47,950 | $47,740 | $48,270 |
| Median | $56,810 | $59,270 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $72,450 | $75,380 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $78,980 | $81,100 | $95,530 |
| Average | $58,960 | $61,060 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 2,130 | 15,760 | 392,550 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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Check my paySocial worker pay in other cities
- Detroit, MI: $59,270
- 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.