Social Workers, All Other pay range in Racine
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,820 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Racine earn between $47,180 and $62,770.
- $44K10th
- $47K25th
- $59KMedian
- $63K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,910 | $4,909 | $28.32 |
| Median | $58,870 | $4,906 | $28.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,180 | $3,932 | $22.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,770 | $5,231 | $30.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Racine vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Other social workers in Racine earn 14% less than the Wisconsin average ($68,600) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $58,910 | $58,870 | $44,000 | $77,820 | 80 |
| 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 Racine
On the average salary of $58,910, a single filer in Racine takes home about $47,498 a year, or $3,958 a month and $1,827 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Racine a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Racine area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $58,910 buys what about $61,390 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Racine ($48,870). A typical home costs $316,876, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Wisconsin cities
Racine ranks 9th 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 Racine: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Racine?
$28.32 an hour on average, and $28.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Racine?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Racine?
About $47,498 a year ($3,958 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,910.
Do other social workers earn more in Racine than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI (39540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. 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 2.65, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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