Salary Report for Social Workers in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area

Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 340.
  • Social Workers in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $48,840 per year or $23.48 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Social Workers who work in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 6%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #7 in Wisconsin for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #238 in the nation for salary and #383 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #195 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $48,840 or $23.48 per hour which is almost same as Wisconsin average salary of $48,910.

AverageNortheastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan AreaWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.48$23.51-0.13%
Annual Salary$48,840$48,910-0.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $48,840 or $23.48 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageNortheastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.48$26.39-11.03%
Annual Salary$48,840$54,880-11.01%
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, Social Workers in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $54,963 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $48,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.

  • Wisconsin average salary is $48,910.
  • Wisconsin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,484.
  • Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $48,840.
  • Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,963.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area$48,84088.86%$54,963
Wisconsin$48,91093.19%$52,484
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,750 and $60,250 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,010, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,790, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year34Under $29,790
15%2 – 4 years51$29,790 – $36,750
25%5 – 9 years85$36,750 – $47,570
25%10 – 14 years85$47,570 – $60,250
15%15 – 20 years51$47,570 – $76,010
10%20+ years34Above $76,010
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 $48,840, Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($85,650), School Psychologists ($74,310), Psychology Teachers ($70,770), Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,360), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,860).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,650
School Psychologists$74,310
Psychology Teachers$70,770
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,360
Health Care Social Workers$52,860
Social Workers$48,840
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 340.

Social Workers earn an average of $48,840 per year or $23.48 per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $54,963 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,650), School Psychologists($74,310), Psychology Teachers($70,770).


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