How much does a counselor make in Milwaukee?
$54,770a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $26.33 an hour or $4,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.33
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $54,770Highest 10%: $71,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| Median | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 75th | $69,990 | $33.65 | |
| 90th | $71,450 | $34.35 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| Madison, WI | $70,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,920 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $75,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,180 |
| Social Worker | $63,040 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $62,770 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,960 |
| Clergy | $61,730 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,690 |
| Educational | $60,790 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $59,260 |
| Child | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $26.33 ($54,770 a year).
Do counselors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $54,770 against $50,860 nationally, 8% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $71,390, so Milwaukee pays 23% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for counselor pay?
39 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,450 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.