Secondary School Counselor Salary in Milwaukee, WI

How much does a Secondary School Counselor make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Secondary School Counselor in Milwaukee, WI is $65,758. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,245 to a high of $85,084, with most professionals earning between $57,114 and $75,874.

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Works with parent groups in order to assist them in improving their parental skills and serve as discussion leader for other topics of interest.

August 31, 2022

Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

November 26, 2022

Collaborate with Campus Directors to plan and coordinate parent and community informational meetings regarding dual credit opportunities, advanced academics, etc.

December 28, 2022

Consults and coordinates with in-district and community agencies, school psychologists, nurses, administrators, community-based psychologists, service agencies and physicians in meeting the special needs of students with severe problems.

February 08, 2023

Provides students with individual, small group counseling and crisis intervention to promote healthy academic, career, social, and/or emotional development and adjustment.

April 07, 2023

Attends and participates in all of the district Counselor professional development activities.

April 18, 2023

Develops partnerships with non-district personnel and institutions of higher learning to augment the resources available to students through the school transition program including, but not limited to, dual credit opportunities, institutions of higher education, college/career fairs, and financial aid events.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Secondary School Counselor in Milwaukee, WI

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57114

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65758

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75874

65758

What is the average salary for Secondary School Counselor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Secondary School Counselor in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Secondary School Counselor ranges from $57,114 to $75,874 with the average base salary of $65,758. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,114 to $75,874 with the average total cash compensation of $65,758.

View Average Salary for Secondary School Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$65,758	$57,114 - $75,874
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$65,758	$57,114 - $75,874

* 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.

Secondary School Counselor Salary Near Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,903 - $75,594	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,146 - $73,259	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,146 - $73,259	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,110 - $74,540	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,095 - $73,191	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,752 - $78,049	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...

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