How much does a social worker make in Wisconsin?
$62,830a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Wisconsin. That is $30.21 an hour or $5,236 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.21
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,720Median: $62,830Highest 10%: $98,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| 25th | $51,760 | $24.88 | |
| Median | $62,830 | $30.21 | |
| 75th | $82,600 | $39.71 | |
| 90th | $98,840 | $47.52 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $81,890 |
| Duluth, MN | $80,490 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,790 |
| Kenosha, WI | $65,740 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,040 |
| La Crosse, WI | $61,730 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,130 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $61,080 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,400 |
| Racine, WI | $58,870 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $58,180 |
| Janesville, WI | $52,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 36. Illinois | $64,030 |
| 37. North Carolina | $63,490 |
| 38. California | $63,010 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $62,830 |
| 40. West Virginia | $62,590 |
| 41. Arizona | $62,150 |
| 42. Michigan | $62,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.21 ($62,830 a year).
Do social workers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $62,830 against $71,900 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for social worker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays social workers the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $81,890 a year.
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.