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

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

Median annual salary $57,180 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $74,720
Employed locally 380
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $46,210
    50th (median)
    $57,180
    75th
    $63,650
    90th
    $74,720

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 83% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 17% 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
    Topeka, KS $59,110
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,460

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,190
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,040
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,280
    Rehabilitation Counselors $37,440
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $53,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Wichita, KS is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.16 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita 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 Wichita, KS is 3.4% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,210.