Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $66,150 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.80
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $106,600
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $62,510
    50th (median)
    $66,150
    75th
    $85,390
    90th
    $106,600

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 9% 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,650
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $75,520
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Oshkosh, WI is $31.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 2.8% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,510.