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

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

Median annual salary $63,400 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.48
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $96,170
Employed locally 1,550
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $52,770
    50th (median)
    $63,400
    75th
    $80,370
    90th
    $96,170

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 73% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 27% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,690
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,380
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,680
    Social Workers, All Other $78,020
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Madison, WI is $30.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.36 or more per hour.

    Is Madison 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 Madison, WI is 7.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,770.