Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Wisconsin
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Wisconsin earn an average of $64,960 a year. That is $3,070 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $68,030. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $74,210.
Top-paying Wisconsin metro areas
Average pay for mental health and substance abuse social workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Wisconsin vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,030 | $32.71 |
| Wisconsin | $64,960 | $31.23 |
| Minnesota | $74,420 | $35.78 |
| Michigan | $62,940 | $30.26 |
| Illinois | $58,130 | $27.95 |
| Iowa | $57,330 | $27.56 |
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Questions and answers
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Wisconsin?
The average is $64,960 a year, and the median is $61,860. That is $3,070 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $68,030.
What is the hourly wage in Wisconsin?
$31.23 an hour on average; the median is $29.74.
Where in Wisconsin do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($74,210), followed by Duluth, MN-WI ($71,630). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI ($53,830).
How does Wisconsin rank?
Wisconsin ranks #18 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.