WI · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1022

Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual Salary $65,240 -4% below national average (national: $68,090)
$67,370Mean Annual
$31Median Hourly
3,810Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$65,240
$49,070
10th pct.
$89,780
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$49,070$23.59
25th percentile$57,370$27.58
50th percentile (median)$65,240$31.36
75th percentile$78,270$37.63
90th percentile (top earners)$89,780$43.17
Mean (average)$67,370$32.39

How Wisconsin Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Wisconsin
Wisconsin (current) $65,240
California $92,970 +43%
District of Columbia $92,600 +42%
Oregon $85,150 +31%
Hawaii $84,640 +30%
Connecticut $81,900 +26%
New Jersey $81,710 +25%
Rhode Island $79,460 +22%
Vermont $78,390 +20%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Healthcare Social Workers salary in Wisconsin?

The mean healthcare social workers salary in Wisconsin is $67,370 per year. The median (middle) salary is $65,240 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Healthcare Social Workers in Wisconsin?

Entry-level healthcare social workerss (10th percentile) in Wisconsin typically earn around $49,070 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $57,370 per year.

What is the highest Healthcare Social Workers salary in Wisconsin?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Wisconsin make approximately $89,780 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $78,270 per year.

How does the Wisconsin Healthcare Social Workers salary compare to the national average?

The median healthcare social workers salary in Wisconsin is $65,240, which is -4% below national average of $68,090.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes