Counselors, All Other Salary in Wisconsin

Other counselors in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $66,350 a year) and the least in Milwaukee ($55,310), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other counselors average at $70,510 and the median at $71,390 for 440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,210.

Counselors, All Other average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$66,350
Milwaukee$55,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$66,350	$70,300	$57,120	$53,062	97
Milwaukee	$55,310	$54,770	$46,690	$44,783	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Counselors, All Other salary in other states

Counselors, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1019.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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