Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,510 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.69
10th percentile $41,280
90th percentile $71,510
Employed locally 240
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,280
    25th
    $48,360
    50th (median)
    $55,510
    75th
    $64,670
    90th
    $71,510

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,870
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,410
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,420
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Kansas is $26.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.51 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Kansas is 7.6% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Kansas?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,280 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,360.