2023 Salary Report for Substance Abuse Counselors in Wisconsin

Salary Report for Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors

Wisconsin Rankings

Compare Wisconsin to U.S.

Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,010 which is 2% less than the national average salary of $53,490.

Type	Wisconsin	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$25.01	$25.72	-2.76%
Average Annual Salary	$52,010	$53,490	-2.77%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Wisconsin, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,520 and $61,150 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $76,650, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $32,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	557	Under $32,770
15%	2 – 4 years	836	$32,770 – $38,520
25%	5 – 9 years	1,392	$38,520 – $48,100
25%	10 – 14 years	1,392	$48,100 – $61,150
15%	15 – 20 years	836	$48,100 – $76,650
10%	20+ years	557	Above $76,650

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Wisconsin psychologists earn about $55,811 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $53,490.

Cost-of-living in Wisconsin is 7% less than the national average, which means Wisconsin residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $52,010, Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,750), Forensic Psychologists ($86,000), Psychology Teachers ($81,270), School Psychologists ($73,520), Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,190), and Health Care Social Workers ($59,000).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,910).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$86,750
Forensic Psychologists	$86,000
Psychology Teachers	$81,270
School Psychologists	$73,520
Marriage and Family Therapists	$60,190
Health Care Social Workers	$59,000
Substance Abuse Counselors	$52,010
Social Workers	$48,910

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Wisconsin the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (7,630), Social Workers (4,620) and Health Care Social Workers (4,250).

The three professions in Wisconsin needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (18.5%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.2%) and Social Workers (11.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	6,440	7,630	18.5%	770
Social Workers	4,150	4,620	11.3%	450
Health Care Social Workers	3,970	4,250	7.1%	400
Forensic Psychologists	860	890	3.5%	60
Psychology Teachers	720	760	5.6%	70
Marriage and Family Therapists	410	460	12.2%	50

Salaries Ranked by Wisconsin Cities

The average salary for Substance Abuse Counselors in Wisconsin is $52,010. The top cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the most are Sheboygan ($60,890), Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area ($57,360) and Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area ($56,180).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Substance Abuse Counselors the highest average annual salary are Sheboygan ($66,641), Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area ($64,551) and Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area ($63,223).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Substance Abuse Counselors in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Substance Abuse Counselors salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Sheboygan	$60,890	$66,641	$5,751
Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area	$57,360	$64,551	$7,191
Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area	$56,180	$63,223	$7,043
Janesville-Beloit	$56,120	$60,762	$4,642
South Central Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area	$55,700	$62,683	$6,983
Racine	$55,600	$60,284	$4,684
Appleton	$55,170	$59,669	$4,499
Wausau	$54,380	$60,476	$6,096
Madison	$53,270	$54,912	$1,642
Eau Claire	$52,940	$57,456	$4,516
Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area	$52,780	$59,397	$6,617
Fond du Lac	$52,450	$57,291	$4,841
La Crosse-Onalaska	$50,660	$54,304	$3,644
Oshkosh-Neenah	$50,640	$55,121	$4,481
Green Bay	$49,200	$53,659	$4,459
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis	$49,020	$51,100	$2,080

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Official Data Sources for Substance Abuse Counselors: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data