Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Kansas earn a median salary of $51,595 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.8% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 7,630 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $41,590 to $60,510 depending on location.
$51,595
Avg median salary in Kansas
$60,510
Highest paying metro
$41,590
Lowest paying metro
7,630
Employed in Kansas
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inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $60,510 | $46,920 | $72,040 | 2,360 |
| Topeka, KS | $59,110 | $48,510 | $71,170 | 270 |
| Wichita, KS | $57,180 | $46,210 | $63,650 | 380 |
| North Arkansas | $55,130 | $35,960 | $71,450 | 160 |
| Lawrence, KS | $54,630 | $54,630 | $65,460 | 140 |
| Kansas | $53,410 | $46,040 | $63,480 | 470 |
| Arkansas | $49,990 | $37,280 | $69,630 | 2,860 |
| East Arkansas | $49,460 | $36,840 | $63,700 | 280 |
| Manhattan, KS | $43,380 | $35,390 | $50,430 | 160 |
| South Arkansas | $43,150 | $37,350 | $68,970 | 290 |
| West Arkansas | $41,590 | $37,350 | $58,790 | 260 |