Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $18.83 an hour ($39,160 a year). About 12,450 people work in this job there.

$18.83Median hourly pay

$36,420–$47,350Middle half of workers, yearly

12,450People in this job in Michigan

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). Michigan ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Michigan

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$14.80	$30,780
25% of workers	$17.51	$36,420
Half of workers (median)	$18.83	$39,160
75% of workers	$22.76	$47,350
90% of workers	$27.45	$57,100

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn	$42,600	4,080
Lansing-East Lansing	$41,470	600
Battle Creek	$40,850	240
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood	$40,440	1,500
Saginaw	$39,250	200
Monroe	$39,210	100
Midland	$39,150	100
Traverse City	$38,690	150
Kalamazoo-Portage	$38,580	460
Ann Arbor	$38,530	2,110
Niles	$38,430	160
Flint	$38,130	490
Muskegon-Norton Shores	$37,320	100
Bay City	$37,100	120
Jackson	$36,650	160

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for social and human service assistants

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 48,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Michigan

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$59,270
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$61,690
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$59,440
Healthcare Social Workers	$67,600
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$60,830
Rehabilitation Counselors	$44,580
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$50,020
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$79,760

Other job titles for this job

Child AdvocateFamily AdvocateYouth AdvocateClient AdvocateDomestic Violence AdvocateShelter AdvocateAddictions Counselor AssistantAdvocateCase AideCase Management AssistantCase Management CoordinatorCase Work Aide

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.