Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #40 of 51 · AR
9.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,480 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $51,580
Employment 2,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,760P25 $38,940 Median $51,580P75 $67,240P90 $100,270
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Arkansas earn between $35,760 and $100,270. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Arkansas is $58,480, about 9.2% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $57,340 | $64,180 | 210 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $56,930 | $60,930 | 210 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $54,450 | $59,220 | 710 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $51,580 | $61,300 | 170 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $50,080 | $54,640 | 250 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $50,080 | $55,950 | 210 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $48,440 | $55,030 | 230 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $48,220 | $58,590 | 330 |
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