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

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

Median annual salary $62,250 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.93
10th percentile $36,220
90th percentile $85,580
Employed locally 110
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,220
    25th
    $45,750
    50th (median)
    $62,250
    75th
    $75,480
    90th
    $85,580

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,970
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,910
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,920
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,410
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northwestern Wisconsin is $29.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.51 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern 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 Northwestern Wisconsin is 5.2% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,220 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,750.