Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $62,330 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $103,360
Employed locally 310
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $49,640
    50th (median)
    $62,330
    75th
    $76,430
    90th
    $103,360

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 86% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $70,080
    Lewiston, ID-WA $68,290
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,900
    Twin Falls, ID $64,330
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $63,950
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,740

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$56,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,650
    Social Workers, All Other$57,150
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Eau Claire, WI is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.38 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Eau Claire, WI is 5.3% above the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,640.