SOC 21-1093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Human Service Assistants — Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Eau Claire, WI is $63,870 per year, well above the national median of $45,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Eau Claire, WI is $63,870 per year, well above the national median of $45,930. The gap of 39.1% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $35,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,730 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $41,560 to $66,000.
Employment stands at 390, or 4.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Fond du Lac leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,940. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 113th of 305 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,430 | −22.9% |
| 25th | $41,560 | −9.5% |
| Median (50th) | $63,870 | +39.1% |
| 75th | $66,000 | +43.7% |
| 90th | $74,730 | +62.7% |
| Mean | $55,290 | +20.4% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fond du Lac | $58,940 | 180 | |
| 2 | Wausau | $55,330 | 110 | |
| 3 | Green Bay | $49,750 | 490 | |
| 4 | Appleton | $48,260 | 270 | |
| 5 | La Crosse | $46,880 | 290 | |
| 6 | Madison | $46,650 | 970 | |
| 7 | Milwaukee | $46,650 | 2,220 | |
| 8 | Sheboygan | $45,330 | 170 | |
| 9 | Oshkosh | $44,820 | 180 | |
| 10 | Janesville | $43,860 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eau Claire run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $63,870 goes as far as $67,875 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 47.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,875US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,870 a year, 39.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,430 to $74,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fond du Lac, at $58,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Eau Claire, WI?
The median annual wage is $63,870, or $30.71 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 $45,930, so pay in Eau Claire, WI is 39.1% higher. 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 Eau Claire, WI earns more than $74,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,430 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 Fond du Lac, at $58,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Eau Claire, WI. 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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