Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 540.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $47,050 per year or $22.62 per hour.
  • The percentage of Kansas Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 30%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Kansas for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Kansas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #337 in the nation for salary and #443 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #106 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Kansas

Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,050 or $22.62 per hour which is 4% less than the Kansas average salary of $49,210.

AverageKansas Nonmetropolitan AreaKansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$22.62$23.66-4.40%
Annual Salary$47,050$49,210-4.39%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,050 or $22.62 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageKansas Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$22.62$25.72-12.05%
Annual Salary$47,050$53,490-12.04%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $53,808 which compares to the Kansas average annual salary of $49,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the Kansas average, which means Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kansas average.

  • Kansas average salary is $49,210.
  • Kansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,281.
  • Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $47,050.
  • Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,808.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area$47,05087.44%$53,808
Kansas$49,21092.36%$53,281
U.S.$53,490$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $37,950 and $49,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $62,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,370, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year54Under $29,370
15%2 – 4 years81$29,370 – $37,950
25%5 – 9 years135$37,950 – $46,640
25%10 – 14 years135$46,640 – $49,590
15%15 – 20 years81$46,640 – $62,870
10%20+ years54Above $62,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $47,050, Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($68,380), School Psychologists ($66,960), Psychology Teachers ($56,090), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,420).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($42,280), and Social Workers ($44,200).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$68,380
School Psychologists$66,960
Psychology Teachers$56,090
Health Care Social Workers$53,420
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,050
Social Workers$44,200
Marriage and Family Therapists$42,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 540.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $47,050 per year or $22.62 per hour in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $53,808 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Kansas Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($68,380), School Psychologists($66,960), Psychology Teachers($56,090).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in Kansas cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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