Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$51,790
National Median
$59,190
Employment
8,030
Entry Level (10th)
$33,970
Top Earners (90th)
$89,690
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $7,400 less than the national median for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss.
There are 4.026 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 1.41).
Other States for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,220 | 1,060 |
| New Mexico | $70,770 | 2,070 |
| Oregon | $69,660 | 6,410 |
| North Dakota | $66,450 | 1,180 |
| District of Columbia | $66,140 | 980 |
| Utah | $65,920 | 4,720 |
| Idaho | $65,240 | 2,130 |
| New Jersey | $64,710 | 14,640 |
| Nebraska | $64,410 | 1,980 |
| Washington | $64,220 | 13,150 |
| Arizona | $63,830 | 8,970 |
| Connecticut | $62,960 | 6,470 |
| Wisconsin | $62,470 | 9,450 |
| New York | $62,070 | 22,450 |
| Wyoming | $61,640 | 840 |
| California | $61,310 | 63,110 |
| Maine | $60,970 | 1,610 |
| Iowa | $60,880 | 3,030 |
| Texas | $60,630 | 19,520 |
| Vermont | $60,410 | 1,150 |