Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$59,270
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $59,550
State Rank
#25 of 51
15,760 employed here

How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Michigan?

Child, Family, and School Social Workers working in Michigan earn a median salary of $59,270 per year, or about $28.50 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $59,550 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $41,260 while the top 10% make $81,100 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,740 and $75,380 a year.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,260$19.84
25th percentile (early career)$47,740$22.95
50th percentile (median)$59,270$28.50
75th percentile (experienced)$75,380$36.24
90th percentile (top earners)$81,100$38.99

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 25th out of 51 states and territories for Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Connecticut$78,970
2Maryland$76,390
3New Jersey$76,280
4Massachusetts$75,570
5Washington$74,480

Working as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Michigan

Nationally, about 393,000 people work as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($59,270) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Michigan?
The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Michigan is $59,270 per year, or about $28.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,260 at the entry level to $81,100 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Child, Family, and School Social Workers about 0% more than the national median of $59,550. Michigan ranks 25th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
Yes on pay — Michigan pays above the national median for this occupation, at $59,270 a year. About 15,760 Child, Family, and School Social Workers are employed in Michigan. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.