Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $24.80 an hour ($51,580 a year). About 2,570 people work in this job there.

$24.80Median hourly pay

$38,940–$67,240Middle half of workers, yearly

2,570People in this job in Arkansas

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($59,350). Arkansas ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Arkansas

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.19	$35,760
25% of workers	$18.72	$38,940
Half of workers (median)	$24.80	$51,580
75% of workers	$32.33	$67,240
90% of workers	$48.21	$100,270

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Arkansas metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Fort Smith	$57,340	210
Jonesboro	$56,930	210
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway	$54,450	710
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers	$48,220	330
Hot Springs	$48,220	80

Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors

Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
Job outlook: +18.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 50,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Arkansas

Job	Median yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants	$36,770
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$59,770
Healthcare Social Workers	$55,640
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$43,330
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$58,590
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$51,180
Social Workers, All Other	$47,790
Rehabilitation Counselors	$35,210

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.