Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Wisconsin
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Wisconsin earn a median of $61,860 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,860
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,880
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,430; the top 10% earn over $87,690. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Wisconsin
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $61,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,430 and the top 10% earn over $87,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.