Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Arkansas
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Arkansas earn an average of $58,480 a year. That is $5,960 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $64,440. The best-paying metro area is Fort Smith, AR-OK at $64,180.
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Average pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Arkansas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,440 | $30.98 |
| Arkansas | $58,480 | $28.11 |
| Texas | $65,180 | $31.34 |
| Oklahoma | $61,990 | $29.80 |
| Missouri | $60,670 | $29.17 |
| Tennessee | $53,720 | $25.83 |
| Mississippi | $52,130 | $25.06 |
Related jobs in Arkansas
- Social and Human Service Assistants$37,560
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,370
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,390
- Healthcare Social Workers$56,980
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63,300
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$41,280
Average pay, Arkansas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Arkansas?
The average is $58,480 a year, and the median is $51,580. That is $5,960 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $64,440.
What is the hourly wage in Arkansas?
$28.11 an hour on average; the median is $24.80.
Where in Arkansas do they earn the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK ($64,180), followed by Texarkana, TX-AR ($63,210). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($53,190).
How does Arkansas rank?
Arkansas ranks #40 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.