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Social worker salary in Madison, WI, 2026

How much does a Social Worker make in Madison, WI?

Average base salary

$51,769
27%
below national average
Average $51,769
Low $34,028
High $78,759

The average salary for a social worker is $51,769 per year in Madison, WI. 14 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Social Worker job openings in Madison, WI

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Resident Social Worker
Bayview Foundation3.3out of 5 stars.
Madison, WI
$62,000 - $67,000 a year
Part-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Social Worker in Madison, WI

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Pacer Staffing
 
$146,380per year
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Travel Nurses Inc
 
$133,380per year
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Triage Staffing
 
$127,759per year
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Cross Country
 
$124,248per year
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Epic Travel Staffing
 
$120,761per year
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Trusted Health
 
$110,579per year
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Highest paying cities for Social Workers near Madison, WI

  1. Milwaukee, WI
    $68,699 per year
  2. La Crosse, WI
    $66,365 per year
  3. Madison, WI
    $64,101 per year
  4. Waukesha, WI
    $60,885 per year
  5. Green Bay, WI
    $60,246 per year

Where can a Social Worker earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Social Worker get paid in Madison, WI?

Senior Social Worker

Job openings
Average $94,228 per year