How much does a substance abuse make in Milwaukee?
$61,960a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.79 an hour or $5,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.79
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 2,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,300Median: $61,960Highest 10%: $93,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,300 | $22.26 | |
| 25th | $51,050 | $24.54 | |
| Median | $61,960 | $29.79 | |
| 75th | $76,630 | $36.84 | |
| 90th | $93,180 | $44.80 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Oshkosh, WI | $67,450 |
| Janesville, WI | $64,560 |
| Madison, WI | $64,250 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $63,820 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,460 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $62,190 |
| 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 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 |
| Clergy | $61,730 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,690 |
| Educational | $60,790 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $59,260 |
| Child | $59,180 |
| Counselor | $54,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.79 ($61,960 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $61,960 against $59,350 nationally, 4% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $62,220, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for substance abuse pay?
106 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,180 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.