Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $52,780 per year or $25.37 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #11 in Wisconsin for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #179 in the nation for salary and #386 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #429 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,780 or $25.37 per hour which is 1% more than the Wisconsin average salary of $52,010.

AverageNorthwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan AreaWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.37$25.011.44%
Annual Salary$52,780$52,0101.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,780 or $25.37 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNorthwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.37$25.72-1.36%
Annual Salary$52,780$53,490-1.33%
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 Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $59,397 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $52,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $52,780.
  • Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,397.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area$52,78088.86%$59,397
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 Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $35,710 and $59,390 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 $76,000, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $29,010
15%2 – 4 years15$29,010 – $35,710
25%5 – 9 years25$35,710 – $46,640
25%10 – 14 years25$46,640 – $59,390
15%15 – 20 years15$46,640 – $76,000
10%20+ years10Above $76,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,280), and Health Care Social Workers ($49,360).

TitleAnnual Salary
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,780
Health Care Social Workers$49,360
Social Workers$49,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,780 per year or $25.37 per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $59,397 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northwestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area are Substance Abuse Counselors($52,780), Health Care Social Workers($49,360), Social Workers($49,280).


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