Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $72,170 +6% vs national
Median hourly $34.70
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile $101,340
Employed locally 70
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $62,040
    50th (median)
    $72,170
    75th
    $81,540
    90th
    $101,340

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 96% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 4% 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 Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69,800
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$70,080
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,830
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,770
    Rehabilitation Counselors$36,930
    Social Workers, All Other$61,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Racine, WI is $34.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Racine, WI is 6% above 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,040.