Quick answer: Michigan employs about 6,320 social and community service managers (BLS OEWS, May 2025), and licensing runs through employers in your target sector on preferred credentials. Programs, the careers this degree opens, and what they pay are below.
Nonprofit management is not licensed. Some professionals pursue voluntary fundraising or nonprofit-leadership certificates, and employers genuinely vary in how much weight they give them - board and program experience usually counts for more.
Requirements are set at state level and are amended periodically. Before you enroll in any program, confirm with employers in your target sector on preferred credentials that the specific program you are considering satisfies the education requirement, and ask what it accepts from any training you have already completed. Get the answer in writing.
Earning the Degree While You Work
Most people reading this already have a job in the field, and the practical question is whether the credential can be earned without leaving it. Programs designed for working adults deliver the academic portion online or in the evening, while any labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience happen in person and locally. Prior college credit, military training, apprenticeship coursework and industry certifications can all shorten the path, so request a written transfer credit evaluation before you commit to any school.
Schools Near You
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
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25%
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20%
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15%
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#1
Andrews University
📍
Berrien Springs, MI
•122.8 miles away•BOC Score
70.4
Tuition$35,056 - $45,218
Contact
4150 Administration Drive, Room 136 Berrien Springs, MI 49104
What Social and Community Service Managers Earn in Michigan
Social and Community Service Managers in Michigan earn a median $85,500 per year, above the national median of $80,390 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Nonprofit Management Pay and Employment in Michigan at a Glance
Metric
Michigan
National
Source
Median annual wage
$85,500
$80,390
BLS OEWS, May 2025
10th percentile
$53,100
$53,150
BLS OEWS, May 2025
25th percentile
$64,190
$64,290
BLS OEWS, May 2025
75th percentile
$102,090
$103,200
BLS OEWS, May 2025
90th percentile
$127,910
$132,260
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Employment
6,320
209,330
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location quotient
1.07
1.00
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected change (2024-34)
not published by state
6.4%
BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34
How Michigan Pay Compares to the Rest of the Country
The Michigan median of $85,500 sits above the national median of $80,390 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Percentiles matter more than the midpoint when you are deciding whether a degree pays for itself: the 10th percentile is roughly where people start, and the 90th is what the top of the local market looks like after years of experience.
A location quotient of 1.07 puts Michigan slightly above the national average, so the occupation is a little more common here than in the typical state (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The measure compares how concentrated the occupation is here against the national average of 1.00.
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Nonprofit employment tracks where foundations, health systems, universities and government grantees are headquartered, which favors state capitals and larger metros.
Social and Community Service Managers Wages by Metro Area in Michigan
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), social and community service managers wages in Michigan vary by metro area.
Metro Area
Employment
Median Annual Wage
Avg. Annual Wage
Entry Level (10th pctile)
Experienced (90th pctile)
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
2,230
$86,450
$89,130
$55,880
$127,840
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood
750
$84,280
$86,530
$53,920
$119,820
Ann Arbor
280
$92,240
$96,030
$56,330
$136,170
Flint
270
$82,530
$81,880
$48,510
$109,010
Kalamazoo-Portage
220
$90,220
$88,030
$54,140
$118,120
South Bend-Mishawaka
190
$74,380
$77,300
$45,980
$112,460
Saginaw
130
$81,610
$85,300
$50,020
$130,540
Battle Creek
120
$92,650
$91,550
$60,950
$132,330
Traverse City
110
$78,420
$80,290
$50,590
$110,760
Muskegon-Norton Shores
100
$95,670
$85,620
$48,270
$107,240
Jackson
90
$85,860
$79,450
$39,080
$102,620
Midland
80
$80,210
$78,910
$51,310
$101,030
Bay City
60
$84,000
$78,510
$46,930
$102,270
Monroe
40
$87,480
$83,920
$48,810
$107,240
Lansing-East Lansing
N/A
$110,570
$105,020
$61,120
$134,750
Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social and community service managers make in Michigan?
The median annual wage for social and community service managers in Michigan is $85,500, above the national median of $80,390 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $64,190 at the 25th percentile to $102,090 at the 75th.
How many social and community service managers work in Michigan?
Michigan holds about 6,320 community service manager jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Nationally the occupation employs 209,330, and BLS projects about 18,600 openings per year through 2034 (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34).
Do I need a license to work as a community service manager in Michigan?
Nonprofit management is not licensed. Some professionals pursue voluntary fundraising or nonprofit-leadership certificates, and employers genuinely vary in how much weight they give them - board and program experience usually counts for more. Requirements are set at the state level and change periodically, so confirm the current rules with employers in your target sector on preferred credentials before you enroll in any program.
Can I earn a nonprofit management bachelor's or master's online while working in Michigan?
Often yes. Programs built for working adults deliver coursework online or in the evenings, though any required labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience are completed in person. Confirm that the program's accreditation satisfies employers in your target sector on preferred credentials.
What is the highest-paying area of Michigan for social and community service managers?
Among Michigan metro areas with published data, Muskegon reports the highest median at $95,670 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Is Michigan a good state for social and community service managers?
On pay, the state median of $85,500 sits above the national $80,390 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 1.07 means the occupation is more concentrated here than in the average state. Weigh that against cost of living and how concentrated the work is near where you actually want to live.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151), national, state and metropolitan estimates
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook - education and licensing requirements
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