How much does a social worker make in Milwaukee?
$63,040a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $30.31 an hour or $5,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.31
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,860Median: $63,040Highest 10%: $101,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| 25th | $51,760 | $24.88 | |
| Median | $63,040 | $30.31 | |
| 75th | $83,220 | $40.01 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $49.01 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Madison, WI | $81,890 |
| Duluth, MN | $80,490 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,790 |
| Kenosha, WI | $65,740 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,130 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $61,080 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,400 |
| Racine, WI | $58,870 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $75,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,180 |
| 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 social worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $30.31 ($63,040 a year).
Do social workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $63,040 against $71,900 nationally, 12% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $62,830, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for social worker pay?
140 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,900 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.