Wisconsin Counselor Salary Outlook

This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Wisconsin. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.

Average Salary of a Wisconsin Counselor

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $38,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Wisconsin saw a solid number of companies featuring over 785 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship, and Commission while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.

Wisconsin Counselor

In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Counselor $38,000 Bar high
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Deloitte, Tellurian UCAN, Inc., Journey Mental Health Center, Prader-Willi Homes of Oconomowoc, and Rogers Memorial Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship, and Commission with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.

Additional Salaries by Area

In this section explore additional details on the types of Counselors:

  1. Addiction Counselor
  2. College Counselor
  3. Genetic Counselor
  4. Guidance Counselor
  5. High School Counselor
  6. Marriage Counselor
  7. Mental Health Counselor
  8. Rehabilitation Counselor
  9. School Counselor
  10. Substance Abuse Counselor

Addiction Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Addiction Counselor $36,000 Bar high
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Hospital Sisters Health System, Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc., Acadia Healthcare Comprehensive Treatment Centers, Rogers Memorial Hospital, and Tellurian UCAN, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

College Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
College Counselor $52,000 Bar high
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Journey Mental Health Center, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Froedtert, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, and Medical College of Wisconsin offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Genetic Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Genetic Counselor $48,000 Bar high
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Prader-Willi Homes of Oconomowoc, Tellurian UCAN, Inc., WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Marshfield Clinic offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Guidance Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Guidance Counselor $41,000 Bar high
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Deloitte, Dungarvin, School Specialty, Inc., Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., and AseraCare Hospice offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

High School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
High School Counselor $30,000 Bar high
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Horizon Healthcare, Inc., School Specialty, Inc., Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Dungarvin, and Tellurian UCAN, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Marriage Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Marriage Counselor $54,000 Bar high
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Aurora Health Care, Innovative Services, Inc., Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc., and North Central Healthcare offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Mental Health Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Mental Health Counselor $37,000 Bar high
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Journey Mental Health Center, Tellurian UCAN, Inc., Genesis Behavioral Services, Aurora Health Care, and Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.

Rehabilitation Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Rehabilitation Counselor $39,000 Bar high
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Medical Search International, Journey Mental Health Center, University of Wisconsin System, Tellurian UCAN, Inc., and University of Wisconsin – Stout offering Full-time, Contract, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
School Counselor $38,000 Bar high
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Horizon Healthcare, Inc., Gundersen Health System, School Specialty, Inc., St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, and Tellurian UCAN, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Substance Abuse Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Substance Abuse Counselor $37,000 Bar high
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Journey Mental Health Center, ATTIC Correctional Services, Inc., Tellurian UCAN, Inc., Genesis Behavioral Services, and Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Top Employers of Wisconsin Counselors

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 785 jobs for Wisconsin Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
Dungarvin 126 jobs
Rogers Memorial Hospital 62 jobs
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast 42 jobs
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc. 24 jobs
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee 18 jobs
ATTIC Correctional Services, Inc. 16 jobs
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin 13 jobs
Aurora Health Care 13 jobs
Gundersen Health System 12 jobs
Acadia Healthcare 10 jobs
Horizon Healthcare, Inc. 10 jobs
Deloitte 9 jobs
Tellurian UCAN, Inc. 9 jobs
Journey Mental Health Center 9 jobs
Prader-Willi Homes of Oconomowoc 9 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 785 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:

City # Jobs Available*
Milwaukee, WI 99 jobs
Madison, WI 58 jobs
Oconomowoc, WI 53 jobs
East Troy, WI 30 jobs
Sheboygan, WI 20 jobs
La Crosse, WI 20 jobs
Brown Deer, WI 15 jobs
Neillsville, WI 13 jobs
Appleton, WI 13 jobs
Racine, WI 13 jobs
Marinette, WI 12 jobs
Wausau, WI 12 jobs
Green Bay, WI 11 jobs
West Bend, WI 11 jobs

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*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.