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Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Madison$81,140
- Kenosha$70,140
- Milwaukee$69,760
- Green Bay$69,320
- La Crosse$67,320
- Appleton$67,040
- Eau Claire$63,400
- Oshkosh$60,120
- Racine$58,910
- Janesville$58,860
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $81,140 | $81,890 | $68,180 | $62,604 | 97 |
| Kenosha | $70,140 | $65,740 | $65,740 | $55,518 | 101 |
| Milwaukee | $69,760 | $63,040 | $51,760 | $55,274 | 97 |
| Green Bay | $69,320 | $61,130 | $57,490 | $54,990 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $67,320 | $61,730 | $52,620 | $53,702 | 92 |
| Appleton | $67,040 | $60,400 | $51,830 | $53,522 | 92 |
| Eau Claire | $63,400 | $61,080 | $48,540 | $50,867 | 93 |
| Oshkosh | $60,120 | $58,180 | $48,550 | $48,411 | 93 |
| Racine | $58,910 | $58,870 | $47,180 | $47,498 | 96 |
| Janesville | $58,860 | $52,000 | $49,670 | $47,461 | 94 |
*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 21-1029.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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