Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $66,910 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.17
10th percentile $48,810
90th percentile $90,180
Employed locally 1,190
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,810
    25th
    $57,460
    50th (median)
    $66,910
    75th
    $80,620
    90th
    $90,180

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 12% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,820
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,170
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,010
    Social Workers, All Other$62,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $32.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,810 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,460.