Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Missouri earn a median salary of $55,411 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.4% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 8,770 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $45,840 to $64,770 depending on location.
$55,411
Avg median salary in Missouri
$64,770
Highest paying metro
$45,840
Lowest paying metro
8,770
Employed in Missouri
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Missouri | $64,770 | $46,570 | $64,990 | 300 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $60,710 | $44,000 | $68,190 | 220 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $60,510 | $46,920 | $72,040 | 2,360 |
| Southwest Missouri | $60,280 | $44,890 | $65,040 | 120 |
| Central Missouri | $59,880 | $45,060 | $64,710 | 550 |
| Columbia, MO | $57,860 | $38,760 | $63,890 | 300 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $55,400 | $45,020 | $67,960 | 150 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $53,300 | $42,440 | $71,450 | 3,170 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $52,060 | $37,720 | $65,470 | 240 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,900 | $39,840 | $64,930 | 790 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $46,420 | $35,880 | $62,900 | 160 |
| Southeast Missouri | $45,840 | $37,290 | $62,870 | 410 |