Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Green Bay
Compared to Wisconsin
Green Bay Social Workers earn an average of $49,210 or $23.66 per hour which is almost same as Wisconsin average salary of $48,910.
| Average | Green Bay | Wisconsin | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.66 | $23.51 | 0.64% |
| Annual Salary | $49,210 | $48,910 | 0.61% |
Compared to the U.S.
Green Bay Social Workers earn an average of $49,210 or $23.66 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Green Bay | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.66 | $26.39 | -10.34% |
| Annual Salary | $49,210 | $54,880 | -10.33% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Green Bay earns an average annual salary of $53,670 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $48,910. 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.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | $49,210 | 91.69% | $53,670 |
| Wisconsin | $48,910 | 93.19% | $52,484 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Green Bay, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,380 and $59,370 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $70,420, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $35,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 31 | Under $35,850 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 46 | $35,850 – $38,380 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 78 | $38,380 – $47,670 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 78 | $47,670 – $59,370 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 46 | $47,670 – $70,420 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 31 | Above $70,420 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $49,210, Green Bay Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,750), School Psychologists ($72,490), Psychology Teachers ($62,580), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,440).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,200).
| Title | Annual 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 |
FAQ for Green Bay Social Workers
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