How much does a community and social service specialist make in Madison?
$61,460a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $29.55 an hour or $5,122 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.55
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 254
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,220Median: $61,460Highest 10%: $77,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $61,460 | $29.55 | |
| 75th | $75,570 | $36.33 | |
| 90th | $77,690 | $37.35 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists.
| Milwaukee, WI | $59,260 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $56,780 |
| Green Bay, WI | $52,740 |
| Duluth, MN | $50,190 |
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 |
| Child | $62,020 |
| Clergy | $60,900 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $60,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $29.55 ($61,460 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $61,460 against $56,730 nationally, 8% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $55,220, so Madison pays 11% more.
Where does Madison rank for community and social service specialist pay?
35 of 254 metro areas with data.
How much does a community and social service specialist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,690 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.