How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Madison?
$54,680a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $26.29 an hour or $4,557 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.29
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,430Median: $54,680Highest 10%: $72,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| Median | $54,680 | $26.29 | |
| 75th | $65,520 | $31.50 | |
| 90th | $72,460 | $34.84 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,890 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $47,840 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,680 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,620 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,390 |
| Green Bay, WI | $46,450 |
| Duluth, MN | $43,770 |
| Janesville, WI | $42,850 |
| La Crosse, WI | $41,490 |
| Racine, WI | $40,430 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $35,480 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $81,890 |
| Health Education Specialist | $79,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $76,720 |
| Counselor | $70,300 |
| Educational | $67,510 |
| Substance Abuse | $64,250 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,690 |
| Child | $62,020 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $61,460 |
| Clergy | $60,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $26.29 ($54,680 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $54,680 against $46,850 nationally, 17% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $46,530, so Madison pays 18% more.
Where does Madison rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
51 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,460 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.