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

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

Median annual salary $60,610 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $36,440
90th percentile $96,600
Employed locally 380
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,440
    25th
    $47,690
    50th (median)
    $60,610
    75th
    $76,760
    90th
    $96,600

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,810
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,070
    Social and Human Service Assistants$53,370
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,680
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$62,650
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in South Central Wisconsin is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.38 or more per hour.

    Is South Central 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 South Central Wisconsin is 2.4% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,440 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,690.