PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Social Worker- Readjustment Counselor
Veterans Health Administration · Milwaukee, WI
$79k–$103k/ year
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Waukesha, WI
Pay for clinical social workers in the Waukesha area centers on $32.17 per hour, or about $66,910 a year. The lower quarter earns under $27.62 and the upper quarter over $38.76. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha. That ranks 144th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 179th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Waukesha and what they pay.
- $32.17median pay per hour, Milwaukee
- $28–$39typical range per hour
- 1,190clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 3% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $31.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 1,190 healthcare social workers employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.46 | $48,800 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.62 | $57,450 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.17 | $66,910 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.76 | $80,620 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.36 | $90,190 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Waukesha ranks
- 144th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 179th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Waukesha
- Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.17 median hour buys what $33.19 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Waukesha paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,158
- Per year: $57,906
- Per month: $4,826
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Waukesha
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Waukesha
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Memorial Hospital Waukesha, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr Waukesha, WI | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis, WI | 11 mi | $32.17/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 15 mi | $32.17/hr | 563,531 |
| Racine, WI | 29 mi | $34.70/hr | 78,057 |
| Kenosha, WI | 35 mi | $32.00/hr | 99,578 |
| Janesville, WI | 45 mi | $34.07/hr | 66,428 |
| Waukegan, IL | 48 mi | $35.91/hr | 88,570 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Wisconsin · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Wisconsin
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Waukesha, WI?
Clinical Social Workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $32.17 per hour, about $66,910 a year. The middle half earn between $27.62 and $38.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waukesha a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 179th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 144th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Waukesha?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waukesha.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Waukesha as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Waukesha?
The federal per diem benchmark in Waukesha is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- MercyWisconsin · 2 postings$34.96/ hr$26–$44
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68
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2What they are offering now
Low$26Median$34.96High$49
3 Social Worker postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Social Worker roles
- Social Worker- Readjustment CounselorPermanent$79k–$103k/ year
- Behavioral Health Social Worker - PTPermanent$26.11–$43.81/ hour
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