Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $62,094 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.9% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 9,010 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $59,200 to $70,080 depending on location.
$62,094
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$70,080
Highest paying metro
$59,200
Lowest paying metro
9,010
Employed in Wisconsin
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inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | $70,080 | $57,520 | $88,920 | 160 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $63,950 | $60,250 | $77,050 | 310 |
| Madison, WI | $63,400 | $52,770 | $80,370 | 1,550 |
| Janesville, WI | $63,170 | $49,740 | $78,200 | 210 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,570 | $50,810 | $78,340 | 3,060 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $62,330 | $49,640 | $76,430 | 310 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $62,250 | $45,750 | $75,480 | 110 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $61,800 | $49,180 | $89,020 | 340 |
| Appleton, WI | $61,710 | $49,970 | $77,630 | 470 |
| Wausau, WI | $61,370 | $53,810 | $76,170 | 250 |
| Kenosha, WI | $61,260 | $50,210 | $77,880 | 170 |
| Western Wisconsin | $60,860 | $47,820 | $75,120 | 350 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $60,610 | $47,690 | $76,760 | 380 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $60,530 | $49,360 | $76,980 | 520 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $60,410 | $49,190 | $75,890 | 120 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,100 | $49,850 | $68,810 | 550 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $59,200 | $55,790 | $76,370 | 150 |