How much does a social and human service assistant make in Madison?
$46,650a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $22.43 an hour or $3,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.43
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,140Median: $46,650Highest 10%: $71,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| Median | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| 75th | $61,910 | $29.76 | |
| 90th | $71,590 | $34.42 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants.
| Eau Claire, WI | $63,870 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $58,940 |
| Duluth, MN | $56,120 |
| Wausau, WI | $55,330 |
| Green Bay, WI | $49,750 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,750 |
| Appleton, WI | $48,260 |
| La Crosse, WI | $46,880 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $46,650 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $45,330 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $44,820 |
| Janesville, WI | $43,860 |
| Racine, WI | $39,000 |
| Kenosha, WI | $38,000 |
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 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $61,460 |
| Clergy | $60,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $22.43 ($46,650 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $46,650 against $45,930 nationally, 2% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,500, so Madison pays 2% less.
Where does Madison rank for social and human service assistant pay?
88 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a social and human service assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,590 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.