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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Michigan (2026)
$32.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,514/year ($4,459/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 20th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 4,860 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $67,600 a year — though pay ranges from $47,640 for newcomers to $91,190 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,860 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Michigan (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $67,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,514 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $67,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,042 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,171 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,873 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,514 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,459 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Michigan?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Michigan is $67,600 per year ($32.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,150 and $79,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $67,600, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $53,514 per year ($4,459 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 4,860 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.