Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Kansas
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Kansas was $59,470 +0.2% vs national
Kansas vs United States
| Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $59,470 | $59,350 |
| Median hourly | $28.59 | $28.53 |
| Employment | 2,600 | 491,930 |
| Location quotient | 0.57 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Kansas) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
A closer look
The median wage in Kansas is 0.2% above the national median — a difference of about $120 per year for a typical worker.
The mean wage of $61,820 sits 4.0% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Kansas?
The median annual wage in Kansas is $59,470 ($28.59 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Kansas compare to the national average for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?
The Kansas median of $59,470 is 0.2% higher than the U.S. median of $59,350.
How many substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors work in Kansas?
Approximately 2,600 are employed in Kansas, per BLS OES.