How much does a Forensic Social Worker make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Social Worker in Detroit, MI is $57,216. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,360 to $63,943, with most professionals earning between $46,029 and $70,068.

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Forensic Social Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $46,029 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $51,360 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $57,216 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $63,943 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forensic Social Worker Salary $70,068 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25% $51,360 10% $46,029 90% $70,068 75% $63,943 $57,216 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Social Worker ?

Forensic social work is the application of social work to questions and issues relating to law and legal systems. This specialty of the social work profession goes far beyond clinics and psychiatric hospitals for criminal defendants being evaluated and treated on issues of competency and responsibility. A broader definition includes social work practice which in any way is related to legal issues and litigation, both criminal and civil. Child custody issues, involving separation, divorce, neglect, termination of parental rights, the implications of child and spousal abuse, juvenile and adult j...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Social Worker in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Forensic Social Worker ranges from $51,360 to $63,943 with the average base salary of $57,216. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,360 to $63,943 with the average total cash compensation of $57,216.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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