Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Kentucky earn a median salary of $51,579 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.9% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 7,200 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $43,170 to $59,920 depending on location.
$51,579
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$59,920
Highest paying metro
$43,170
Lowest paying metro
7,200
Employed in Kentucky
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $59,920 | $42,120 | $81,870 | 220 |
| Lexington, KY | $58,500 | $39,810 | $80,160 | 1,060 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $55,950 | $39,410 | $78,320 | 300 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $54,580 | $40,530 | $78,050 | 2,700 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $53,230 | $37,810 | $77,950 | 280 |
| Central Kentucky | $49,100 | $36,440 | $66,380 | 610 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $48,980 | $41,700 | $61,860 | 120 |
| South Central Kentucky | $46,260 | $36,090 | $72,330 | 780 |
| East Kentucky | $46,100 | $36,800 | $58,340 | 900 |
| West Kentucky | $43,170 | $30,120 | $64,670 | 230 |