Statewide Wisconsin figures for the three BLS occupations behind the therapist title — there is no single therapist figure, and no city-level figure for Madison.

Counselors (combined) median

$62,220

SOC 21-1018 · +5% vs. national

Marriage & family therapists median

$37,870

SOC 21-1013 · −43% vs. national

MH & substance abuse social workers median

$61,860

SOC 21-1023 · +3% vs. national

See all three occupations side by side →

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Wisconsin — SOC 21-1018 $62,220, SOC 21-1013 $37,870, SOC 21-1023 $61,860; no single therapist figure exists

Employers

Who’s Hiring Therapists in Madison

2 employers have 5 open therapist roles in Madison, led by LifeStance Health with 4 openings.

LifeStance Health4 open Acadia Healthcare1 open

About This Role

A therapist is a master's-level licensed clinician providing psychotherapy — usually credentialed as an LCSW, LPC/LMHC, or LMFT.

Clinics, treatment centers, and hospital systems across the Madison area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on BehavioralHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many therapist jobs are open in Madison, WI right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 5 live therapist openings in Madison, WI. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a therapist earn in Wisconsin?

BLS publishes no single therapist figure. In Wisconsin, the May 2025 medians are $62,220 for counselors (combined), $37,870 for marriage and family therapists, $61,860 for mental health and substance abuse social workers.

03Which employers are hiring therapists in Madison?

The Madison listings currently come from 2 employers, including LifeStance Health (4) and Acadia Healthcare (1).