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 | |
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| Counselor | $38,000  |
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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:
- Addiction Counselor
- College Counselor
- Genetic Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- High School Counselor
- Marriage Counselor
- Mental Health Counselor
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- School Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Addiction Counselor | $36,000 |
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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.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $52,000 |
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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.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $48,000 |
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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.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $41,000 |
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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.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| High School Counselor | $30,000 |
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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.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $54,000 |
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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.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $37,000 |
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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.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $39,000 |
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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.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Counselor | $38,000 |
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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.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $37,000 |
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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* |
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| 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.
