Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $29.91 an hour ($62,220 a year). About 8,340 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). Wisconsin ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.36 | $46,510 |
| 25% of workers | $25.20 | $52,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.91 | $62,220 |
| 75% of workers | $37.27 | $77,520 |
| 90% of workers | $45.50 | $94,640 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $67,450 | 300 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $64,560 | 230 |
| Madison | $64,250 | 1,500 |
| Sheboygan | $63,820 | 150 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $62,460 | 330 |
| Fond du Lac | $62,190 | 130 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $61,960 | 2,360 |
| Eau Claire | $61,810 | 220 |
| Wausau | $61,240 | 250 |
| Appleton | $60,380 | 480 |
| Kenosha | $60,300 | 170 |
| Green Bay | $59,930 | 510 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $59,800 | 110 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +18.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 50,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,500 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,280 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $62,690 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $66,910 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,530 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $61,860 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,830 |
| Health Education Specialists | $74,040 |
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