Counselor Jobs in Wisconsin
Counselor Jobs in Wisconsin with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
258+ positions available
258+ Counselor Jobs in Wisconsin Available Now
These 96 roles pay ~$84k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Mental Health Therapist - Group Programming
Sunshine Behavioral HealthDodgeville, WI
Behavioral Health Therapist - In Training
Family Health Center of MarshfieldWisconsin
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Children's WisconsinMadison, WI
Substance Abuse Counselor-Wausau
Attic Correctional ServicesWausau, WI
Substance Abuse Counselor - Lakeside Recovery
North Central Health CareWisconsin
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MIWisconsin
Mental Health Therapist (In-training licenses accepted)
North Central Health CareWisconsin
Mental Health Therapist
Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MIMilwaukee, WI
Substance Abuse Counselor SAC/CSAC
Acadiana Treatment CenterUnited States
Substance Abuse Counselor-REECC
Attic Correctional ServicesUnion Grove, WI
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How Wisconsin Compares for Counselor Pay
Wisconsin against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor pay in Wisconsin sits level with the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.
| State | Median pay | vs WI | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (this page) | $77k | — | 6.1/10 | 696 |
| Wyoming#1 | $98k | +$21k | 6.0/10 | 50 |
| Nevada#2 | $96k | +$19k | 5.7/10 | 201 |
| Alaska#3 | $94k | +$17k | 5.4/10 | 160 |
| Minnesotaborders | $74k | −$4k | 6.3/10 | 683 |
| Iowaborders | $69k | −$9k | 5.7/10 | 389 |
| Michiganborders | $68k | −$9k | 5.8/10 | 894 |
| Illinoisborders | $66k | −$11k | 5.7/10 | 1753 |
“borders” = shares a border with Wisconsin; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Wisconsin: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Wisconsin offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in wisconsin. With 258+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Wisconsin on this page have an average score of 4.7/10, with 15% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in wisconsin include County of Door, North Central Health Care, Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI, Attic Correctional Services, and more. Positions span counselor jobs wisconsin. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in wisconsin, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 27,412+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in Wisconsin.
How much do counselors earn in Wisconsin?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Some counselors roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 15% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Wisconsin right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include County of Door, North Central Health Care, Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI, Attic Correctional Services, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in wisconsin are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 258 counselors positions in Wisconsin listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Wisconsin
Rogers Behavioral Health28 open roles here · WLB 63/100
St. Croix Hospice15 open roles here · WLB 49/100
Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI14 open roles here · WLB 83/100
Well Qor13 open roles here · WLB 100/100- AAttic Correctional Services12 open roles here
Gundersen Health System10 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Children's Wisconsin8 open roles here · WLB 47/100UW Health7 open roles here · WLB 42/100