Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,130 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $50,000
90th percentile $78,810
Employed locally 290
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,000
    25th
    $54,990
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $67,440
    90th
    $78,810

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,780
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,030
    Counselors, All Other$86,610
    Social Workers, All Other$54,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Northeastern Wisconsin is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.75 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 11.7% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,000 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,990.