Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $59,110 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $36,280
90th percentile $80,420
Employed locally 270
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,280
    25th
    $48,510
    50th (median)
    $59,110
    75th
    $71,170
    90th
    $80,420

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 87% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 13% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $63,260
    Joplin, MO-KS $60,710
    Kansas City, MO-KS $60,510
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,460
    Jacksonville, FL $57,870

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,050
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,700
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50,980
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,600
    Rehabilitation Counselors$47,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Topeka, KS is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.88 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka 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 Topeka, KS is 0.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,280 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,510.