Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas City, MO-KS

Median annual salary $60,510 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $37,840
90th percentile $89,950
Employed locally 2,360
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,840
    25th
    $46,920
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $72,040
    90th
    $89,950

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 74% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,550
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $70,080
    Monroe, MI $66,370
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,760
    Modesto, CA $62,300

    Related occupations in Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,050
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,500
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $56,110
    Health Education Specialists $65,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Kansas City?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Kansas City, MO-KS is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.69 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas City above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 2.2% above the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Kansas City?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,840 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,920.