Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Kansas

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

Median annual salary $53,410 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.68
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $79,170
Employed locally 470
National median $59,190

Compare Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Kansas stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
in
Kansas
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $46,040
    50th (median)
    $53,410
    75th
    $63,480
    90th
    $79,170

    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

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,420
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,120
    Rehabilitation Counselors $38,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Kansas is $25.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.84 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas 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 is 9.8% below 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?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,040.