Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $61,380 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $45,570
90th percentile $87,490
Employed locally 710
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,570
    25th
    $50,620
    50th (median)
    $61,380
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $87,490

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,990
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $69,800
    Twin Falls, ID $68,020
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $65,870

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,680
    Social Workers, All Other $78,020
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Madison, WI is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.74 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Madison, WI is 4.8% above the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Madison?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,570 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,620.