Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha

In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $29.79 an hour ($61,960 a year). About 2,360 people work in this job there.

$29.79Median hourly pay

$51,050–$76,630Middle half of workers, yearly

2,360People in this job in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($59,350). It is about the same as the Wisconsin median ($62,220).

Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.26	$46,300
25% of workers	$24.54	$51,050
Half of workers (median)	$29.79	$61,960
75% of workers	$36.84	$76,630
90% of workers	$44.80	$93,180

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 (this page)	$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 Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)

Job	Median yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants	$46,650
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$59,180
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$60,790
Healthcare Social Workers	$69,180

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.