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.
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 area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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