How much does a community and social service specialist make in Milwaukee?
$59,260a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $28.49 an hour or $4,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.49
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 254
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,840Median: $59,260Highest 10%: $72,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,840 | $20.12 | |
| 25th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $59,260 | $28.49 | |
| 75th | $62,470 | $30.03 | |
| 90th | $72,140 | $34.68 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists.
| Madison, WI | $61,460 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $56,780 |
| Green Bay, WI | $52,740 |
| Duluth, MN | $50,190 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $75,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,180 |
| Social Worker | $63,040 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $62,770 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,960 |
| Clergy | $61,730 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,690 |
| Educational | $60,790 |
| Child | $59,180 |
| Counselor | $54,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $28.49 ($59,260 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $59,260 against $56,730 nationally, 4% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $55,220, so Milwaukee pays 7% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for community and social service specialist pay?
46 of 254 metro areas with data.
How much does a community and social service specialist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,140 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.