How much does a counselor make in Wisconsin?
$71,390a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Wisconsin. That is $34.32 an hour or $5,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.32
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,690Median: $71,390Highest 10%: $93,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| 25th | $54,950 | $26.42 | |
| Median | $71,390 | $34.32 | |
| 75th | $86,650 | $41.66 | |
| 90th | $93,230 | $44.82 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $70,300 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $54,770 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $47,920 |
| Duluth, MN | $40,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 4. Oregon | $78,750 |
| 5. Virginia | $76,450 |
| 6. New Jersey | $73,360 |
| 7. Wisconsin | $71,390 |
| 8. North Dakota | $69,860 |
| 9. Washington | $69,530 |
| 10. Colorado | $66,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $34.32 ($71,390 a year).
Do counselors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $71,390 against $50,860 nationally, 40% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for counselor pay?
Wisconsin ranks 7 of 44 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays counselors the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $70,300 a year.
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.