Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Oshkosh-Neenah is 160.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Oshkosh-Neenah earn an average of $50,640 per year or $24.34 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Oshkosh-Neenah is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Oshkosh-Neenah is less than 1%.

Rankings for Oshkosh-Neenah

  • Ranks #14 in Wisconsin for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #237 in the nation for salary and #285 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #334 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Oshkosh-Neenah Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,640 or $24.34 per hour which is 2% less than the Wisconsin average salary of $52,010.

AverageOshkosh-NeenahWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.34$25.01-2.68%
Annual Salary$50,640$52,010-2.63%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Oshkosh-Neenah Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,640 or $24.34 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageOshkosh-NeenahU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.34$25.72-5.37%
Annual Salary$50,640$53,490-5.33%
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 Oshkosh-Neenah earns an average annual salary of $55,121 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $52,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Oshkosh-Neenah is 8% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Oshkosh-Neenah 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.
  • Oshkosh-Neenah average salary is $50,640.
  • Oshkosh-Neenah cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,121.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Oshkosh-Neenah$50,64091.87%$55,121
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 Oshkosh-Neenah, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,060 and $60,450 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 $75,940, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $30,730
15%2 – 4 years24$30,730 – $37,060
25%5 – 9 years40$37,060 – $47,040
25%10 – 14 years40$47,040 – $60,450
15%15 – 20 years24$47,040 – $75,940
10%20+ years16Above $75,940
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 $50,640, Oshkosh-Neenah Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($93,100), School Psychologists ($73,350), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,920).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,200).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$93,100
School Psychologists$73,350
Health Care Social Workers$54,920
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,640
Social Workers$41,200
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Oshkosh-Neenah Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Oshkosh-Neenah is 160.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,640 per year or $24.34 per hour in Oshkosh-Neenah.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Oshkosh-Neenah Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,121 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Oshkosh-Neenah are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($93,100), School Psychologists($73,350), Health Care Social Workers($54,920).


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