SOC 21-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
At $59,280, median pay for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Wisconsin tracks the national median of $59,550 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,280, median pay for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Wisconsin tracks the national median of $59,550 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,980 and $70,010. The lowest tenth earn under $44,400, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,900.
Employment stands at 5,710, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 24th by median wage. Oshkosh leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,020. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 383rd of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,400 | −25.4% |
| 25th | $47,980 | −19.4% |
| Median (50th) | $59,280 | −0.5% |
| 75th | $70,010 | +17.6% |
| 90th | $80,900 | +35.9% |
| Mean | $61,310 | +3.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oshkosh | $64,020 | 280 | |
| 2 | Eau Claire | $63,930 | 190 | |
| 3 | La Crosse | $63,480 | 140 | |
| 4 | Madison | $62,020 | 790 | |
| 5 | Appleton | $59,840 | 200 | |
| 6 | Milwaukee | $59,180 | 1,530 | |
| 7 | Wausau | $57,720 | 90 | |
| 8 | Racine | $57,550 | 200 | |
| 9 | Green Bay | $57,140 | 340 | |
| 10 | Fond du Lac | $56,980 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $59,280 goes as far as $62,997 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,997US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,280 a year, 0.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,400 to $80,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,710 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oshkosh, at $64,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $59,280, or $28.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,550, so pay in Wisconsin is 0.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wisconsin earns more than $80,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Oshkosh, at $64,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,710 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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