Social Worker Jobs in Michigan
Across 261 live Social Worker listings in Michigan, median advertised pay is $80K (75th percentile $114K), based on the 67 that state a salary; Michigan ranks 49th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Advisa Care (17), MyMichigan Health (15), National Heritage Academies (15).
261+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 67 roles pay ~$80k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
School Social Worker at Warrendale Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year
National Heritage AcademiesDetroit, MI
School Social Worker
Leona Michigan Education GroupMichigan
Bachelor Licensed Social Worker
Common GroundGenesee County, MI
School Social Worker at Cross Creek Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year
National Heritage AcademiesByron Center, MI
Social Worker (Limited License)
LAHC Leaders Advancing and Helping CommunitiesRemote
Social Worker at Grand River Academy 2026-27 School Year
National Heritage AcademiesLivonia, MI
Social Worker at Quest Charter Academy 2026-27 School Year
National Heritage AcademiesTaylor, MI
School Social Worker at PrepNet Virtual Academy 2026-27 School Year
National Heritage AcademiesRemote
Preschool Social Worker
Saginaw Intermediate School DistrictUnited States
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Social Worker Pay in Michigan: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in Michigan today, then Michigan against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 261
- Live median
- $80k
- 75th $114k · n=67
- 12-mo median
- $72k
- Pay rank
- #49 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.6/10 · #24
- 12-mo postings
- 909
Social Worker roles in Michigan advertise $9k below the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs MI | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (this page) | $72k | — | 5.6/10 | 909 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$50k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregon#2 | $105k | +$34k | 5.7/10 | 237 |
| Washington#3 | $101k | +$29k | 5.6/10 | 473 |
| California#4 | $97k | +$25k | 5.4/10 | 2189 |
| Indianaborders | $84k | +$12k | 5.3/10 | 271 |
| Wisconsinborders | $76k | +$4k | 6.1/10 | 454 |
| Ohioborders | $66k | −$6k | 5.6/10 | 854 |
“borders” = shares a border with Michigan; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Advisa Care (17), MyMichigan Health (15), National Heritage Academies (15)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Michigan.
How much do social workers earn in Michigan?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social worker jobs available?
Yes — about 20% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social worker jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 10% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Michigan right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include National Heritage Academies, JSL, Advisa Care, LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in Michigan are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 261 social workers positions in Michigan listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Michigan
Advisa Care17 open roles here · WLB 76/100MyMichigan Health15 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Corewell Health13 open roles here · WLB 75/100
UHS13 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Trinity Health11 open roles here · WLB 60/100
LifeStance Health10 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Henry Ford Health6 open roles here · WLB 75/100