Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Green Bay is 430.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Green Bay earn an average of $49,200 per year or $23.65 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Green Bay is 8%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Green Bay is less than 1%.

Rankings for Green Bay

  • Ranks #15 in Wisconsin for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #282 in the nation for salary and #290 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #136 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Green Bay Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,200 or $23.65 per hour which is 5% less than the Wisconsin average salary of $52,010.

AverageGreen BayWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.65$25.01-5.44%
Annual Salary$49,200$52,010-5.40%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Green Bay Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,200 or $23.65 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageGreen BayU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.65$25.72-8.05%
Annual Salary$49,200$53,490-8.02%
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 Green Bay earns an average annual salary of $53,659 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $52,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Green Bay is 8% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Green Bay 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.
  • Green Bay average salary is $49,200.
  • Green Bay cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,659.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Green Bay$49,20091.69%$53,659
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 Green Bay, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,430 and $59,770 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 $61,210, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year43Under $30,640
15%2 – 4 years64$30,640 – $38,430
25%5 – 9 years108$38,430 – $46,910
25%10 – 14 years108$46,910 – $59,770
15%15 – 20 years64$46,910 – $61,210
10%20+ years43Above $61,210
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 $49,200, Green Bay Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,750), School Psychologists ($72,490), Psychology Teachers ($62,580), Health Care Social Workers ($56,440), and Social Workers ($49,210).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82,750
School Psychologists$72,490
Psychology Teachers$62,580
Health Care Social Workers$56,440
Social Workers$49,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,200
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Green Bay Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Green Bay is 430.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $49,200 per year or $23.65 per hour in Green Bay.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Green Bay Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,659 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Green Bay are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($82,750), School Psychologists($72,490), Psychology Teachers($62,580).


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