Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,980 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $45,950
90th percentile $78,010
Employed locally 60
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,950
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $56,980
    75th
    $70,670
    90th
    $78,010

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $51,460
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,860
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,560
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,710
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,680
    Rehabilitation Counselors $39,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Western Wisconsin is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.53 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Western Wisconsin is 5.1% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,950 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.