Social Worker Salary Guide: Madison, WI
Average Social Worker Salary
$45.04/hour
The average salary for a Social Worker in Madison, WI is $45.04 per hour. This is equal to the Wisconsin average
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Social Worker salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages
$45.04/hour
Madison, WI
This is equal to the US average
$45.04/hour
Wisconsin
This is equal to the US average
$44.99/hour
United States
How Social Worker Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
How Social Worker Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
What are the highest paying Agencies for Social Worker jobs in Madison?
Only UW Health reports pay data for Social Workers, averaging $27 per hour. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Social Workers is $45 per hour — UW Health pays 40% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UW Health | $27 | $27 |
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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