Mental Health Counselor Salary in Kansas City, MO
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The median mental health counselor in the Kansas City area earns $60,690 a year ($29.18 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($59,350) and 7% above the Missouri median ($56,910). Half of the 2,470 mental health counselors there earn between $44,890 and $75,850.
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,650 | $37,650 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $44,890 | $44,140 | $47,100 |
| Median | $60,690 | $56,910 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $75,850 | $72,280 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $107,520 | $89,400 | $97,590 |
| Average | $64,690 | $60,670 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 2,470 | 8,130 | 491,930 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- St. Louis, MO: $58,570
- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Houston, TX: $67,370
- Austin, TX: $66,780
- Phoenix, AZ: $66,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.