Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Eau Claire is 210.
  • Social Workers in Eau Claire earn an average of $48,200 per year or $23.17 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Social Workers who work in Eau Claire is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Eau Claire is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eau Claire

  • Ranks #9 in Wisconsin for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #259 in the nation for salary and #275 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #310 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Eau Claire Social Workers earn an average of $48,200 or $23.17 per hour which is 1% less than the Wisconsin average salary of $48,910.

AverageEau ClaireWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.17$23.51-1.45%
Annual Salary$48,200$48,910-1.45%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eau Claire Social Workers earn an average of $48,200 or $23.17 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageEau ClaireU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.17$26.39-12.20%
Annual Salary$48,200$54,880-12.17%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Eau Claire earns an average annual salary of $52,312 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $48,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eau Claire is 8% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Eau Claire residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.

  • Wisconsin average salary is $48,910.
  • Wisconsin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,484.
  • Eau Claire average salary is $48,200.
  • Eau Claire cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,312.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eau Claire$48,20092.14%$52,312
Wisconsin$48,91093.19%$52,484
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Eau Claire, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,520 and $60,510 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,600, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $30,600
15%2 – 4 years32$30,600 – $38,520
25%5 – 9 years52$38,520 – $46,240
25%10 – 14 years52$46,240 – $60,510
15%15 – 20 years32$46,240 – $61,870
10%20+ years21Above $61,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $48,200, Eau Claire Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,390), Health Care Social Workers ($53,640), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,940).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,390
Health Care Social Workers$53,640
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,940
Social Workers$48,200
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eau Claire Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Eau Claire is 210.

Social Workers earn an average of $48,200 per year or $23.17 per hour in Eau Claire.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eau Claire Social Workers earn an average of $52,312 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Eau Claire are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($91,390), Health Care Social Workers($53,640), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,940).


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