Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Madison
Compared to Wisconsin
Madison Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,270 or $25.61 per hour which is 2% more than the Wisconsin average salary of $52,010.
| Average | Madison | Wisconsin | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.61 | $25.01 | 2.40% |
| Annual Salary | $53,270 | $52,010 | 2.42% |
Compared to the U.S.
Madison Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,270 or $25.61 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.
| Average | Madison | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.61 | $25.72 | -0.43% |
| Annual Salary | $53,270 | $53,490 | -0.41% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Madison earns an average annual salary of $54,912 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $52,010. per year.
Cost-of-living in Madison is 3% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Madison residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $53,270 | 97.01% | $54,912 |
| Wisconsin | $52,010 | 93.19% | $55,811 |
| U.S. | $53,490 | – | $53,490 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Madison, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $39,020 and $63,310 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 $77,210, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.
Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $31,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 77 | Under $31,430 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 116 | $31,430 – $39,020 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 192 | $39,020 – $49,110 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 192 | $49,110 – $63,310 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 116 | $49,110 – $77,210 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 77 | Above $77,210 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $53,270, Madison Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($92,970), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,030), Forensic Psychologists ($78,600), School Psychologists ($73,960), and Health Care Social Workers ($63,780).
However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,760).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $92,970 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $88,030 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $78,600 |
| School Psychologists | $73,960 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $63,780 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,270 |
| Social Workers | $50,760 |
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