How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Milwaukee?
$47,390a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $22.78 an hour or $3,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.78
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,960Median: $47,390Highest 10%: $71,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| 75th | $57,640 | $27.71 | |
| 90th | $71,300 | $34.28 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Madison, WI | $54,680 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,890 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $47,840 |
| Wausau, WI | $47,680 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,620 |
| 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 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 rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $22.78 ($47,390 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $47,390 against $46,850 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $46,530, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
119 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,300 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.