Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Wausau, WI

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

Median annual salary $59,780 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $49,410
90th percentile $81,250
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,410
    25th
    $53,090
    50th (median)
    $59,780
    75th
    $73,880
    90th
    $81,250

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 22% 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 Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,370
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,080
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,850
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,540
    Rehabilitation Counselors $36,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Wausau, WI is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Wausau, WI is 12.2% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,410 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,090.