Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Wisconsin
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $56,391 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.1% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 1,830 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $46,490 to $75,520 depending on location.
$56,391
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$75,520
Highest paying metro
$46,490
Lowest paying metro
1,830
Employed in Wisconsin
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | $75,520 | $57,760 | $76,360 | 90 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $62,650 | $48,710 | $78,760 | 120 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $62,310 | $47,150 | $70,750 | 120 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,010 | $47,530 | $70,420 | 680 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $57,510 | $45,550 | $65,640 | 60 |
| Western Wisconsin | $56,980 | $47,320 | $70,670 | 60 |
| Madison, WI | $56,900 | $46,620 | $73,660 | 220 |
| Janesville, WI | $56,210 | $46,230 | $57,620 | 40 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $54,580 | $46,270 | $66,220 | 50 |
| Green Bay, WI | $52,010 | $41,760 | $70,340 | 140 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $50,650 | $39,670 | $65,980 | 40 |
| Racine, WI | $49,800 | $45,510 | $70,630 | 40 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,850 | $45,770 | $64,490 | 120 |
| Appleton, WI | $46,490 | $42,210 | $52,610 | 50 |