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Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Michigan
- Battle Creek$91,220
- Saginaw$88,010
- Ann Arbor$73,820
- Detroit$72,660
- Traverse City$64,070
- Lansing$60,700
- Grand Rapids$60,440
- Jackson$58,340
- Kalamazoo$53,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $91,220 | $92,830 | $84,390 | $68,519 | 91 |
| Saginaw | $88,010 | $91,580 | $71,460 | $66,018 | 91 |
| Ann Arbor | $73,820 | $67,420 | $50,240 | $57,872 | 101 |
| Detroit | $72,660 | $68,630 | $49,330 | $55,500 | 100 |
| Traverse City | $64,070 | $66,880 | $44,780 | $51,184 | 93 |
| Lansing | $60,700 | $51,660 | $45,160 | $48,070 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $60,440 | $52,510 | $46,150 | $47,602 | 96 |
| Jackson | $58,340 | $60,230 | $49,740 | $46,298 | 92 |
| Kalamazoo | $53,640 | $48,750 | $42,230 | $43,247 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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