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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$29.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,186/year ($4,182/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,340 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $62,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,186 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $62,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,286 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,760 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,987 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,186 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Wisconsin?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Wisconsin is $62,220 per year ($29.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,420 and $77,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $62,220, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $50,186 per year ($4,182 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 8,340 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.