Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kansas
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Kansas earn a median salary of $53,432 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -11% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 2,960 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $48,700 to $64,520 depending on location.
$53,432
Avg median salary in Kansas
$64,520
Highest paying metro
$48,700
Lowest paying metro
2,960
Employed in Kansas
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Arkansas | $64,520 | $48,520 | $70,820 | 90 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $56,110 | $46,940 | $65,410 | 1,120 |
| North Arkansas | $56,060 | $40,330 | $68,680 | 40 |
| Kansas | $55,510 | $48,360 | $64,670 | 240 |
| Wichita, KS | $53,520 | $51,260 | $62,470 | 210 |
| Topeka, KS | $50,980 | $49,800 | $55,940 | 140 |
| Manhattan, KS | $50,110 | $49,650 | $60,970 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $49,820 | $45,100 | $64,250 | 930 |
| South Arkansas | $48,990 | $38,920 | $65,950 | 80 |
| West Arkansas | $48,700 | $43,860 | $66,150 | 80 |