Counselors, All Other Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $70,500 +41.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.89
10th percentile $47,090
90th percentile $70,500
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,090
    25th
    $68,130
    50th (median)
    $70,500
    75th
    $70,500
    90th
    $70,500

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 92% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $108,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $86,610
    Madison, WI $71,450
    Wisconsin $70,500
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $65,520
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,430

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,820
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,170
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,910
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counselors, All Other make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Milwaukee, WI is $33.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.35 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Milwaukee, WI is 41.5% above the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counselors, All Other in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $47,090 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,130.