Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 150.
  • Social Workers in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $49,280 per year or $23.69 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Social Workers who work in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Wisconsin for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #222 in the nation for salary and #386 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #365 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $49,280 or $23.69 per hour which is almost same as Wisconsin average salary of $48,910.

AverageNorthwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan AreaWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.69$23.510.77%
Annual Salary$49,280$48,9100.76%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $49,280 or $23.69 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageNorthwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.69$26.39-10.23%
Annual Salary$49,280$54,880-10.20%
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 Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $55,458 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $48,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Northwestern 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.
  • Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $49,280.
  • Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,458.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area$49,28088.86%$55,458
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 Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $39,030 and $60,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,630, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year15Under $36,750
15%2 – 4 years22$36,750 – $39,030
25%5 – 9 years38$39,030 – $47,310
25%10 – 14 years38$47,310 – $60,040
15%15 – 20 years22$47,310 – $62,630
10%20+ years15Above $62,630
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 $49,280, Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,780), and Health Care Social Workers ($49,360).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,780
Health Care Social Workers$49,360
Social Workers$49,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 150.

Social Workers earn an average of $49,280 per year or $23.69 per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $55,458 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area are Substance Abuse Counselors($52,780), Health Care Social Workers($49,360), Social Workers($49,280).


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

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