Licensed Professional Counselor Salary in Madison, WI

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How much does a Licensed Professional Counselor make in Madison, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Professional Counselor in Madison, WI is $64,719. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,462 to a high of $83,732, with most professionals earning between $56,210 and $74,671.

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What is a Licensed Professional Counselor?

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is a licensure for mental health professionals in some countries. In the US, licensed professional counselors (or in some states, "licensed clinical professional counselors" or "licensed mental health counselors") provide mental health and substance abuse care to millions of Americans. Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) are doctoral and master's-level mental health service providers, trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating mental, behavioral, and emotional problems and disorders. LPCs make up a large percentage of the work...

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Average Salary Range for Licensed Professional Counselor in Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Licensed Professional Counselor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Professional Counselor in Madison, WI. The base salary for Licensed Professional Counselor ranges from $56,210 to $74,671 with the average base salary of $64,719. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,210 to $74,671 with the average total cash compensation of $64,719.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,719 $56,210 - $74,671
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $64,719 $56,210 - $74,671
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Licensed Professional Counselor Salary Near Madison, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,687 - $73,978 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,198 - $74,656 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,264 - $74,744 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,477 - $75,027 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,401 - $72,268 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,866 - $71,559 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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