Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 200.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $56,180 per year or $27.01 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Wisconsin for salary and #16 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #97 in the nation for salary and #385 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #287 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,180 or $27.01 per hour which is 8% more than the Wisconsin average salary of $52,010.

AverageWestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan AreaWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.01$25.018.00%
Annual Salary$56,180$52,0108.02%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,180 or $27.01 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageWestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.01$25.725.02%
Annual Salary$56,180$53,4905.03%
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 Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $63,223 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $52,010. per year.

Cost-of-living in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Western 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.
  • Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $56,180.
  • Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,223.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area$56,18088.86%$63,223
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 Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $44,750 and $61,190 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 $76,840, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $30,460, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year20Under $30,460
15%2 – 4 years30$30,460 – $44,750
25%5 – 9 years50$44,750 – $57,600
25%10 – 14 years50$57,600 – $61,190
15%15 – 20 years30$57,600 – $76,840
10%20+ years20Above $76,840
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 $56,180, Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,720), and School Psychologists ($57,150).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,020), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,660).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,720
School Psychologists$57,150
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,180
Health Care Social Workers$52,660
Social Workers$49,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 200.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $56,180 per year or $27.01 per hour in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $63,223 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($88,720), School Psychologists($57,150), Substance Abuse Counselors($56,180).


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

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