Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Green Bay is 240.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Green Bay earn an average of $56,440 per year or $27.14 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Health Care Social Workers who work in Green Bay is 6%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Green Bay is less than 1%.

Rankings for Green Bay

  • Ranks #7 in Wisconsin for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #252 in the nation for salary and #290 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #117 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Green Bay Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,440 or $27.14 per hour which is 4% less than the Wisconsin average salary of $59,000.

AverageGreen BayWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.14$28.36-4.30%
Annual Salary$56,440$59,000-4.34%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Green Bay Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,440 or $27.14 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageGreen BayU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.14$29.96-9.41%
Annual Salary$56,440$62,310-9.42%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Green Bay earns an average annual salary of $61,555 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $59,000. per year.

Cost-of-living in Green Bay is 8% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Green Bay residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.

  • Wisconsin average salary is $59,000.
  • Wisconsin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,312.
  • Green Bay average salary is $56,440.
  • Green Bay cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,555.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Green Bay$56,44091.69%$61,555
Wisconsin$59,00093.19%$63,312
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Green Bay, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,000 and $61,310 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $76,590, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $39,520, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year24Under $39,520
15%2 – 4 years36$39,520 – $47,000
25%5 – 9 years60$47,000 – $59,640
25%10 – 14 years60$59,640 – $61,310
15%15 – 20 years36$59,640 – $76,590
10%20+ years24Above $76,590
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $56,440, Green Bay Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,750), School Psychologists ($72,490), and Psychology Teachers ($62,580).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,200), and Social Workers ($49,210).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82,750
School Psychologists$72,490
Psychology Teachers$62,580
Health Care Social Workers$56,440
Social Workers$49,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,200
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Green Bay Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Green Bay is 240.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,440 per year or $27.14 per hour in Green Bay.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Green Bay Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,555 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Green Bay are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($82,750), School Psychologists($72,490), Psychology Teachers($62,580).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in Wisconsin cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data