Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Appleton, WI

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

Median annual salary $64,630 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.07
10th percentile $50,100
90th percentile $88,680
Employed locally 70
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,100
    25th
    $57,370
    50th (median)
    $64,630
    75th
    $80,430
    90th
    $88,680

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $80,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $77,910
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $75,290
    Twin Falls, ID $74,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,590
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $72,290

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,710
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,210
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,780
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,200
    Social Workers, All Other $59,290
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Appleton, WI is $31.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.99 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Appleton, WI is 5.1% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Appleton?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,100 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,370.