BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Child Family and School Social Workers in Wisconsin

$61,310 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$29.48 per hour

▼ 4.2% below U.S. average23rd of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$61,310per year
Median$59,280per year
Hourly$29.48per hour
10th – 90th percentile$44,400 – $80,900per year

Child Family and School Social Workers Pay Range in Wisconsin

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$44,400
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$47,980
  • 50th Percentile — Median$59,280
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$70,010
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$80,900

Half of Child Family and School Social Workers in Wisconsin earn more than $59,280. The top 10% make $80,900 or more, while entry-level workers start around $44,400.

Child Family and School Social Workers in Wisconsin: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Wisconsin ranks 23rd of 51 states for Child Family and School Social Workers pay, at $61,310 per year (4.2% below the U.S. average of $64,000).
  • 5,710 people work as Child Family and School Social Workers in Wisconsin — 1.5% of all U.S. Child Family and School Social Workers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.77: Child Family and School Social Workers jobs are less concentrated in Wisconsin than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,400; the top 10% earn over $80,900.
  • Hourly equivalent: $29.48 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Connecticut at $80,180.
  • Among social services jobs in Wisconsin, Health Education Specialists pays the most ($73,630).

Child Family and School Social Workers Job Market in Wisconsin

Key factors affecting compensation

Wisconsin's key industries are Manufacturing, Healthcare, Agriculture, and its job market is rated moderate. Child Family and School Social Workers here earn $61,310 on average, placing the state 23rd nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.92 (U.S. = 1.00), a Wisconsin salary of $61,310 is roughly equivalent to $66,641 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Alaska ($66,110), Nevada ($65,930), North Dakota ($65,640) are the closest alternatives for Child Family and School Social Workers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Child Family and School Social Workers salary in Wisconsin?

The average Child Family and School Social Workers salary in Wisconsin is $61,310 per year (median $59,280), which is 4.2% below the national average of $64,000.

How does Wisconsin rank for Child Family and School Social Workers pay?

Wisconsin ranks 23rd out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Connecticut ($80,180/yr).

How much do entry-level Child Family and School Social Workers make in Wisconsin?

The lowest-paid 10% of Child Family and School Social Workers in Wisconsin earn about $44,400 per year and the 25th percentile is $47,980.

How much do Child Family and School Social Workers make per hour in Wisconsin?

About $29.48 per hour, based on the $61,310 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Child Family and School Social Workers work in Wisconsin?

BLS counts 5,710 Child Family and School Social Workers jobs in Wisconsin (OEWS May 2025).

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