Social Worker Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 2K+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$61,860
$29.74/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
+8.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $88K
2K employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,430 |
| 25th percentile | $49,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,860 |
| 75th percentile | $75,360 |
| 90th percentile | $87,690 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,590 |
| 2023 | $51,540 |
| 2024 | $57,590 |
| 2025 | $61,860 |
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,590 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $51,540 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $57,590 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $61,860 | $57,161 |