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

Ranked #34 of 51 · MO

5.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,670 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $56,910
Employment 8,130

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $37,650P25 $44,140 Median $56,910P75 $72,280P90 $89,400

About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Missouri earn between $37,650 and $89,400. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Missouri
$60,670
U.S. average
$64,440

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Missouri is $60,670, about 5.9% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Missouri

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $65,240 $60,140 360
Kansas City, MO-KS $60,690 $64,690 2,470
St. Louis, MO-IL $58,570 $63,280 3,330
Columbia, MO $57,010 $59,910 350
Joplin, MO-KS $52,800 $55,840 300
St. Joseph, MO-KS $51,070 $56,480 130
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $50,190 $57,510 730
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $49,120 $56,140 460

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Missouri?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Missouri is $56,910 per year (mean $60,670), and about 80% earn between $37,650 and $89,400.

How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make per hour in Missouri?

Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $60,670 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Missouri a high-paying state for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors?

Missouri ranks #34 of 51 states for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors pay. Its mean salary of $60,670 is about 5.9% below the U.S. average of $64,440.

Which metro areas in Missouri pay substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Missouri for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are North Missouri nonmetropolitan area ($65,240), Kansas City, MO-KS ($60,690), St. Louis, MO-IL ($58,570), by median annual wage.

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