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Healthcare Social Workers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Madison$76,830
- Oshkosh$72,040
- Milwaukee$70,970
- Racine$70,910
- Green Bay$69,410
- Sheboygan$69,310
- Appleton$67,860
- Fond du Lac$66,450
- La Crosse$66,250
- Eau Claire$66,000
- Wausau$65,970
- Janesville$64,880
- Kenosha$62,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $76,830 | $76,720 | $65,420 | $59,828 | 97 |
| Oshkosh | $72,040 | $70,600 | $62,860 | $56,742 | 93 |
| Milwaukee | $70,970 | $69,180 | $59,970 | $56,053 | 97 |
| Racine | $70,910 | $66,900 | $54,770 | $56,014 | 96 |
| Green Bay | $69,410 | $67,080 | $60,900 | $55,048 | 93 |
| Sheboygan | $69,310 | $65,940 | $60,060 | $54,984 | 94 |
| Appleton | $67,860 | $61,680 | $59,840 | $54,050 | 92 |
| Fond du Lac | $66,450 | $66,420 | $57,980 | $53,137 | 92 |
| La Crosse | $66,250 | $62,560 | $58,500 | $52,988 | 92 |
| Eau Claire | $66,000 | $65,200 | $59,260 | $52,802 | 93 |
| Wausau | $65,970 | $63,000 | $57,220 | $52,779 | 93 |
| Janesville | $64,880 | $63,750 | $56,840 | $51,968 | 94 |
| Kenosha | $62,590 | $61,550 | $54,260 | $50,264 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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