How much does a substance abuse make in Madison?
$64,250a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.89
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,250Median: $64,250Highest 10%: $98,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| 25th | $52,300 | $25.14 | |
| Median | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| 75th | $79,410 | $38.18 | |
| 90th | $98,510 | $47.36 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Oshkosh, WI | $67,450 |
| Janesville, WI | $64,560 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $63,820 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,460 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $62,190 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,960 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $61,810 |
| Wausau, WI | $61,240 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $60,770 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,380 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,300 |
| Green Bay, WI | $59,930 |
| Racine, WI | $59,800 |
| Duluth, MN | $51,170 |
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 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,690 |
| Child | $62,020 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $61,460 |
| Clergy | $60,900 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $60,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.89 ($64,250 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $64,250 against $59,350 nationally, 8% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $62,220, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for substance abuse pay?
72 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,510 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.