Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $60,530 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.10
10th percentile $40,880
90th percentile $95,530
Employed locally 520
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,880
    25th
    $49,360
    50th (median)
    $60,530
    75th
    $76,980
    90th
    $95,530

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,780
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,030
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,130
    Counselors, All Other$86,610
    Social Workers, All Other$54,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northeastern Wisconsin is $29.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.05 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin 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 Northeastern Wisconsin is 2.3% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,880 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,360.