Social Worker Jobs in Wisconsin
Across 117 live Social Worker listings in Wisconsin, median advertised pay is $94K (75th percentile $101K), based on the 52 that state a salary; Wisconsin ranks 46th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UW Health (10), LifeStance Health (8), La Crosse County (7).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 52 roles pay ~$94k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Care Coordinator / Social Worker - Inpatient - Per Diem
Beloit Health SystemBeloit, WI
SOCIAL WORKER MSW CHD HRLY, FWBH - CARE MANAGEMENT
CRISIS SOCIAL WORKER - LTE PM SHIFT & WEEKEND ROTATION
Licensed Mental Health Therapist - LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Sunshine Behavioral HealthDodgeville, WI
Behavioral Health Social Worker - PT
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and IllinoisWisconsin
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Social Worker Pay in Wisconsin: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in Wisconsin today, then Wisconsin against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 117
- Live median
- $94k
- 75th $101k · n=52
- 12-mo median
- $76k
- Pay rank
- #46 of 51
- Work-life
- 6.1/10 · #3
- 12-mo postings
- 454
Social Worker roles in Wisconsin advertise $5k below the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs WI | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (this page) | $76k | — | 6.1/10 | 454 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$46k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregon#2 | $105k | +$30k | 5.7/10 | 236 |
| Washington#3 | $101k | +$25k | 5.6/10 | 473 |
| Illinoisborders | $80k | +$4k | 5.3/10 | 776 |
| Iowaborders | $79k | +$4k | 5.5/10 | 166 |
| Minnesotaborders | $78k | +$2k | 5.9/10 | 439 |
| Michiganborders | $72k | −$4k | 5.6/10 | 910 |
“borders” = shares a border with Wisconsin; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- UW Health (10), LifeStance Health (8), La Crosse County (7)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Wisconsin.
How much do social workers earn in Wisconsin?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social worker jobs available?
Some social workers roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social worker jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Wisconsin right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include La Crosse County, ARC COMMUNITY SERVICES, Shawano County, Wellpath, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in Wisconsin are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 117 social workers positions in Wisconsin listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Wisconsin
UW Health10 open roles here · WLB 43/100
LifeStance Health8 open roles here · WLB 91/100
La Crosse County7 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Agrace6 open roles here · WLB 33/100
Moments Hospice4 open roles here · WLB 74/100SSM Health4 open roles here · WLB 43/100
St. Croix Hospice4 open roles here · WLB 51/100