Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $60,680 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $44,480
90th percentile $83,410
Employed locally 200
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,480
    25th
    $53,000
    50th (median)
    $60,680
    75th
    $67,630
    90th
    $83,410

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$51,460
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,860
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,560
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,710
    Rehabilitation Counselors$39,420
    Social Workers, All Other$69,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Western Wisconsin is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Western Wisconsin is 10.9% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,480 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,000.