Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Fond du Lac is 100.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Fond du Lac earn an average of $52,450 per year or $25.22 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Fond du Lac is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Fond du Lac is less than 1%.

Rankings for Fond du Lac

  • Ranks #12 in Wisconsin for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #188 in the nation for salary and #298 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #440 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Fond du Lac Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,450 or $25.22 per hour which is almost same as Wisconsin average salary of $52,010.

AverageFond du LacWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.22$25.010.84%
Annual Salary$52,450$52,0100.85%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Fond du Lac Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,450 or $25.22 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageFond du LacU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.22$25.72-1.94%
Annual Salary$52,450$53,490-1.94%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Fond du Lac earns an average annual salary of $57,291 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $52,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Fond du Lac is 8% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Fond du Lac residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.

  • Wisconsin average salary is $52,010.
  • Wisconsin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,811.
  • Fond du Lac average salary is $52,450.
  • Fond du Lac cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,291.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Fond du Lac$52,45091.55%$57,291
Wisconsin$52,01093.19%$55,811
U.S.$53,490$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Fond du Lac, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $36,080 and $61,210 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 $76,730, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $29,240
15%2 – 4 years15$29,240 – $36,080
25%5 – 9 years25$36,080 – $47,170
25%10 – 14 years25$47,170 – $61,210
15%15 – 20 years15$47,170 – $76,730
10%20+ years10Above $76,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $52,450, Fond du Lac Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($84,030), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,090).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,780).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$84,030
Health Care Social Workers$56,090
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,450
Social Workers$48,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Fond du Lac Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Fond du Lac is 100.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,450 per year or $25.22 per hour in Fond du Lac.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Fond du Lac Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $57,291 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Fond du Lac are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($84,030), Health Care Social Workers($56,090), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,450).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in Wisconsin cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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