How much does a healthcare social worker make in Milwaukee?
$69,180a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $33.26 an hour or $5,765 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.26
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,500Median: $69,180Highest 10%: $90,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| 25th | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| Median | $69,180 | $33.26 | |
| 75th | $80,840 | $38.87 | |
| 90th | $90,530 | $43.52 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.
| Madison, WI | $76,720 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $73,970 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $70,600 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $75,910 |
| 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 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $59,260 |
| Child | $59,180 |
| Counselor | $54,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $33.26 ($69,180 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $69,180 against $67,880 nationally, 2% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $66,910, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for healthcare social worker pay?
116 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,530 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.