Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Wisconsin
Rehabilitation Counselors in Wisconsin make a median of $41,970 a year, or about $20.18 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $68K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Wisconsin. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $42K get you in Wisconsin?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $68K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in Wisconsin
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $45K | +8% | 320 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $44K | +6% | 470 |
| Green Bay | $43K | +3% | 90 |
| Eau Claire | $43K | +3% | 50 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $43K | +3% | 70 |
| Fond du Lac | $43K | +2% | 40 |
| Appleton | $41K | -2% | 50 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $38K | -11% | 50 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $37K | -11% | 80 |
| Wausau | $37K | -12% | N/A |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $37K | -12% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Wisconsin?
The median is $41,970 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,830, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $67,600. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $42K enough to live in Wisconsin?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,882/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 41.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a rehabilitation counselors salary go in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median rehabilitation counselors salary is worth about $44,493 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do rehabilitation counselors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.