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

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

Median annual salary $60,860 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.26
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $93,120
Employed locally 350
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $47,820
    50th (median)
    $60,860
    75th
    $75,120
    90th
    $93,120

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $51,460
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,560
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,710
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,680
    Rehabilitation Counselors $39,420
    Social Workers, All Other $69,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Western Wisconsin is $29.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.10 or more per hour.

    Is Western 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 Western Wisconsin is 2.8% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.