How much does a healthcare social worker make in Madison?
$76,720a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $36.88 an hour or $6,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.88
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,800Median: $76,720Highest 10%: $91,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,800 | $26.35 | |
| 25th | $65,420 | $31.45 | |
| Median | $76,720 | $36.88 | |
| 75th | $91,040 | $43.77 | |
| 90th | $91,780 | $44.13 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $73,970 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $70,600 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $69,180 |
| Green Bay, WI | $67,080 |
| Racine, WI | $66,900 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $66,420 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $65,200 |
| Janesville, WI | $63,750 |
| Duluth, MN | $63,590 |
| Wausau, WI | $63,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,560 |
| Appleton, WI | $61,680 |
| Kenosha, WI | $61,550 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $81,890 |
| Health Education Specialist | $79,910 |
| Counselor | $70,300 |
| Educational | $67,510 |
| Substance Abuse | $64,250 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,690 |
| Child | $62,020 |
| 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 healthcare social worker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $36.88 ($76,720 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $76,720 against $67,880 nationally, 13% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $66,910, so Madison pays 15% more.
Where does Madison rank for healthcare social worker pay?
63 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,780 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.