How much does a child make in Madison?
$62,020a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $29.82 an hour or $5,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.82
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $62,020Highest 10%: $90,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $48,520 | $23.33 | |
| Median | $62,020 | $29.82 | |
| 75th | $77,940 | $37.47 | |
| 90th | $90,970 | $43.74 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,530 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $64,020 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $63,930 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,480 |
| Duluth, MN | $62,240 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,840 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $59,180 |
| Wausau, WI | $57,720 |
| Racine, WI | $57,550 |
| Green Bay, WI | $57,140 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $56,980 |
| Kenosha, WI | $55,590 |
| Janesville, WI | $54,820 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $50,750 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $81,890 |
| Health Education Specialist | $79,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $76,720 |
| Counselor | $70,300 |
| Educational | $67,510 |
| Substance Abuse | $64,250 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,690 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $61,460 |
| Clergy | $60,900 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $60,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $29.82 ($62,020 a year).
Do childs make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $62,020 against $59,550 nationally, 4% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,280, so Madison pays 5% more.
Where does Madison rank for child pay?
96 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,970 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.