KS · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1018

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Kansas

Median Annual Salary $57,760 -2% below national average (national: $59,190)
$59,530Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
2,410Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$57,760
$36,710
10th pct.
$80,720
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$36,710$17.65
25th percentile$45,050$21.66
50th percentile (median)$57,760$27.77
75th percentile$67,540$32.47
90th percentile (top earners)$80,720$38.81
Mean (average)$59,530$28.62

How Kansas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kansas
Kansas (current) $57,760
Alaska $79,220 +37%
New Mexico $70,770 +23%
Oregon $69,660 +21%
North Dakota $66,450 +15%
District of Columbia $66,140 +15%
Utah $65,920 +14%
Idaho $65,240 +13%
New Jersey $64,710 +12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Kansas?

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Kansas is $59,530 per year. The median (middle) salary is $57,760 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Kansas?

Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss (10th percentile) in Kansas typically earn around $36,710 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $45,050 per year.

What is the highest Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Kansas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kansas make approximately $80,720 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $67,540 per year.

How does the Kansas Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary compare to the national average?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Kansas is $57,760, which is -2% below national average of $59,190.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes