Exactly 290 of the 25,540 social workers employed in Michigan, work in Battle Creek. Between 2006 and 2010, in Battle Creek, there has been a 53% growth in the number of social workers. Overall employment in Battle Creek has decreased.

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Salaries for social workers in Battle Creek have increased. Battle Creek social workers made $52,937 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for social workers in Battle Creek was $52,455 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of social workers in Battle Creek is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Social workers in Battle Creek make a median yearly salary of $54,717. The 10% of social workers in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $30,453 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 142% higher salaries.

Social worker salaries in Battle Creek are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

There is only one accredited social work school in the city. Many of Battle Creek's social workers are graduates of this school.

Battle Creek's social work schools offer 2 social work degree and certificate programs.

In 2010 approximately 22 students completed social work courses.