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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $63,950 +8% vs national
Median hourly $30.74
10th percentile $46,500
90th percentile $94,440
Employed locally 310
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,500
    25th
    $60,250
    50th (median)
    $63,950
    75th
    $77,050
    90th
    $94,440

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 88% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 12% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,740
    Madison, WI $63,400

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,650
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $75,520
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,160
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Oshkosh, WI is $30.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.13 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh, WI is 8% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,500 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,250.