Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in La Crosse-Onalaska is 140.
  • Health Care Social Workers in La Crosse-Onalaska earn an average of $58,150 per year or $27.96 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Health Care Social Workers who work in La Crosse-Onalaska is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in La Crosse-Onalaska is less than 1%.

Rankings for La Crosse-Onalaska

  • Ranks #4 in Wisconsin for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #207 in the nation for salary and #223 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #227 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

La Crosse-Onalaska Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,150 or $27.96 per hour which is 1% less than the Wisconsin average salary of $59,000.

AverageLa Crosse-OnalaskaWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.96$28.36-1.41%
Annual Salary$58,150$59,000-1.44%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

La Crosse-Onalaska Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,150 or $27.96 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageLa Crosse-OnalaskaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.96$29.96-6.68%
Annual Salary$58,150$62,310-6.68%
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 La Crosse-Onalaska earns an average annual salary of $62,333 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $59,000. per year.

Cost-of-living in La Crosse-Onalaska is 7% less than the Wisconsin average, which means La Crosse-Onalaska 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.
  • La Crosse-Onalaska average salary is $58,150.
  • La Crosse-Onalaska cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,333.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
La Crosse-Onalaska$58,15093.29%$62,333
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 La Crosse-Onalaska, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,890 and $61,690 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 $76,160, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $45,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $45,850
15%2 – 4 years21$45,850 – $48,890
25%5 – 9 years35$48,890 – $60,670
25%10 – 14 years35$60,670 – $61,690
15%15 – 20 years21$60,670 – $76,160
10%20+ years14Above $76,160
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 $58,150, La Crosse-Onalaska Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($94,360).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($44,030), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,660).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$94,360
Health Care Social Workers$58,150
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,660
Social Workers$44,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for La Crosse-Onalaska Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in La Crosse-Onalaska is 140.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,150 per year or $27.96 per hour in La Crosse-Onalaska.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in La Crosse-Onalaska Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,333 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in La Crosse-Onalaska are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($94,360), Health Care Social Workers($58,150), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,660).


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