Social Workers, All Other pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,640 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Grand Rapids earn between $46,150 and $73,090.
- $36K10th
- $46K25th
- $53KMedian
- $73K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,440 | $5,037 | $29.06 |
| Median | $52,510 | $4,376 | $25.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,150 | $3,846 | $22.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,090 | $6,091 | $35.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Other social workers in Grand Rapids earn 14% less than the Michigan average ($70,090) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $60,440 | $52,510 | $36,110 | $95,640 | 170 |
| Michigan | $70,090 | $62,140 | $40,290 | $109,720 | 1,700 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $60,440, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $47,602 a year, or $3,967 a month and $1,831 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $60,440 buys what about $63,257 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 7th of 9 Michigan metro areas for this job; Battle Creek pays the most ($91,220).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Grand Rapids: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$29.06 an hour on average, and $25.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $47,602 a year ($3,967 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,440. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do other social workers earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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; area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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