Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Arkansas earn a median salary of $50,633 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.5% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 2,700 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $41,590 to $58,940 depending on location.
$50,633
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$58,940
Highest paying metro
$41,590
Lowest paying metro
2,700
Employed in Arkansas
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | $58,940 | $37,000 | $78,730 | 240 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $58,490 | $38,980 | $76,700 | 300 |
| North Arkansas | $55,130 | $35,960 | $71,450 | 160 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $51,790 | $37,010 | $64,220 | 200 |
| Little Rock, AR | $50,030 | $37,880 | $76,470 | 880 |
| East Arkansas | $49,460 | $36,840 | $63,700 | 280 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $47,120 | $36,670 | $60,350 | 90 |
| South Arkansas | $43,150 | $37,350 | $68,970 | 290 |
| West Arkansas | $41,590 | $37,350 | $58,790 | 260 |