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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Arkansas earned a median of $51,580 a year ($24.80 an hour) in May 2025, 13% below the national median of $59,350; 2,570 were employed there, ranking #46 of 52 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $51,580 | $59,350 |
| Mean annual wage | $58,480 | $64,440 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.80 | $28.53 |
| 10th percentile | $35,760 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $38,940 | $47,100 |
| 75th percentile | $67,240 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $100,270 | $97,590 |
| Employment | 2,570 | 491,930 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.974 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.62 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.