How much does a substance abuse make in Wausau?
$61,240a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Wausau, WI metro area. That is $29.44 an hour or $5,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.44
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,230Median: $61,240Highest 10%: $82,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,230 | $22.23 | |
| 25th | $51,660 | $24.84 | |
| Median | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| 75th | $75,780 | $36.43 | |
| 90th | $82,910 | $39.86 |
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 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,960 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $61,810 |
| 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 Wausau
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,000 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $61,780 |
| Educational | $58,350 |
| Child | $57,720 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $55,330 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $47,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Wausau?
The median hourly pay in the Wausau, WI metro area is $29.44 ($61,240 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Wausau than the national average?
Yes: $61,240 against $59,350 nationally, 3% more.
How does Wausau compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $62,220, so Wausau pays 2% less.
Where does Wausau rank for substance abuse pay?
118 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Wausau?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,910 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.