Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Arkansas
The median pay for a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Arkansas is $49,990/year ($24.03/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $102K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arkansas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $50K get you in Arkansas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arkansas
Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $102K or more, a $71K spread from bottom to top.
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary by metro in Arkansas
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $59K | +18% | 240 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $58K | +17% | 300 |
| Fort Smith | $52K | +4% | 200 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $50K | +0% | 880 |
| Hot Springs | $47K | -6% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors make in Arkansas?
The median is $49,990 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,600, and experienced substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors can clear $102,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Arkansas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,369/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 30.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary go in Arkansas?
Arkansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary is worth about $57,040 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.