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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $61,260 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $45,910
90th percentile $99,220
Employed locally 170
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,910
    25th
    $50,210
    50th (median)
    $61,260
    75th
    $77,880
    90th
    $99,220

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 77% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 23% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,280
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,860
    Social Workers, All Other$64,860
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,860
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,190
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Kenosha, WI is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.77 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha 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 Kenosha, WI is 3.5% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,910 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,210.