Social Workers, All Other pay range in Kenosha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,600 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Kenosha earn between $65,740 and $82,600.
- $55K10th
- $66K25th
- $66KMedian
- $83K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,140 | $5,845 | $33.72 |
| Median | $65,740 | $5,478 | $31.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,740 | $5,478 | $31.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,600 | $6,883 | $39.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Kenosha vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Other social workers in Kenosha earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($68,600) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | $70,140 | $65,740 | $54,720 | $82,600 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $68,600 | $62,830 | $45,720 | $98,840 | 1,860 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Kenosha
On the average salary of $70,140, a single filer in Kenosha takes home about $55,518 a year, or $4,627 a month and $2,135 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Kenosha a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kenosha area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.1), so the average $70,140 buys what about $69,365 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Kenosha ($48,310). A typical home costs $247,800, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Wisconsin cities
Kenosha ranks 2nd of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($81,140).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Kenosha: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Kenosha?
$33.72 an hour on average, and $31.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Kenosha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Kenosha?
About $55,518 a year ($4,627 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,140.
Do other social workers earn more in Kenosha than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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; area Kenosha, WI (28450). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.35, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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