This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Kansas. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Kansas Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $39,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Kansas saw a solid number of companies featuring over 271 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.
Kansas Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $39,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were KVC Behavioral Health Care, City of Lawrence, KS, Kansas Counselors Inc, Corizon Health, and The University of Kansas Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Additional Salaries by Area
In this section explore additional details on the types of Counselors:
- Addiction Counselor
- College Counselor
- Genetic Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- High School Counselor
- Marriage Counselor
- Mental Health Counselor
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- School Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Addiction Counselor | $37,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Central Kansas Foundation, Mirror Inc., Wichita, Corizon Health, and Johnson County Kansas offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $54,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Lansing Correctional Facility, City of Lawrence, KS, Hendrick Automotive Group, Mirror Inc., and Eckerd Kids offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $50,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The University of Kansas Hospital, Via Christi Health, and Cerner Corporation offering Full-time and Temporary with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $42,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dept for Children and Families, Sequel Youth and Family Services, WeightNot, AseraCare Hospice, and Unlisted Company offering Full-time and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| High School Counselor | $31,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Unlisted Company, Wesley Medical Center, Prairie View, Inc, Sequel Youth and Family Services, and Cubic Corporation offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $55,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The University of Kansas Hospital, Dept for Children and Families, Eckerd Kids, Pawnee Mental Health Services, and Eckerd offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $38,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dept for Children and Families, Corizon Health, Unlisted Company, Central Kansas Foundation, and Larned State Hospital offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $40,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dept for Children and Families, Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc., Mental Health Assoc., Unlisted Company, and Manhattan Area Technical College offering Full-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Counselor | $39,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were KVC Behavioral Health Care, Dept for Children and Families, Prairie View, Inc, Cubic Corporation, and Sequel Youth and Family Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $38,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were KVC Behavioral Health Care, Corizon Health, Pawnee Mental Health Services, Unlisted Company, and Central Kansas Foundation offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Internship with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Kansas Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 271 jobs for Kansas Counselors with most employers looking for Mid Level and Entry Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Dept for Children and Families | 27 jobs |
| KVC Health Systems, Inc | 17 jobs |
| Unlisted Company | 16 jobs |
| World Heritage International Student Exchange | 10 jobs |
| KVC Behavioral Health Care | 7 jobs |
| City of Lawrence, KS | 5 jobs |
| Kansas Counselors Inc | 5 jobs |
| Corizon Health | 4 jobs |
| The University of Kansas Hospital | 4 jobs |
| Lifetime Fitness | 4 jobs |
| Larned State Hospital | 3 jobs |
| Wesley Medical Center | 3 jobs |
| Cubic Corporation | 3 jobs |
| Wyandot, Inc. | 3 jobs |
| StoneMor Partners L.P. | 3 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 271 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
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| Shawnee County, KS | 37 jobs |
| Kansas City, KS | 23 jobs |
| Topeka, KS | 23 jobs |
| Wichita, KS | 22 jobs |
| Overland Park, KS | 14 jobs |
| Lawrence, KS | 13 jobs |
| Lenexa, KS | 9 jobs |
| Manhattan, KS | 8 jobs |
| Olathe, KS | 6 jobs |
| Salina, KS | 6 jobs |
| Larned, KS | 5 jobs |
| Independence, KS | 4 jobs |
| Newton, KS | 4 jobs |
| Fort Riley, KS | 4 jobs |
| Hays, KS | 4 jobs |
Get More Information
- Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (KSBSRB) Home
- License Verification – Kansas.gov
- Licensing and Certification – Kansas Department for Aging …
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
