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Counselor Jobs in Kansas

Across 144 live Counselor listings in Kansas, median advertised pay is $67K (75th percentile $85K), based on the 92 that state a salary; Kansas ranks 41st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are TFI Family Services (15), Protocall Services (13), Gotham Enterprises (10).

144+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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144 jobs

These 92 roles pay ~$67k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution

92 jobs · 31 employers
45
<$65k
22
$65k-85k
8
$85k-105k
16
$105k-125k
1
$193k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

92 jobs · 31 employers
8
1-2
27
3-4
13
5-6
40
7-8
4
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Beth Israel Lahey Health logo

Triage Mental Health Counselor, Transfer Center Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey HealthLawrence, KS

Counselor
$22-$29.26 per hour
20h ago
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Eckerd Connects logo

Family Therapist - Hybrid

Eckerd ConnectsWichita, KS

Counselor
$67,000
Yesterday
Hybrid
South Central Mental Health Counseling CTR logo

Principal Veteran Provider- Outpatient Therapist

South Central Mental Health Counseling CTRAndover, KS

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3d ago
KVC Health Systems logo

Therapist - Full-Time

KVC Health SystemsHays, KS

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3d ago
Pathway Family Services logo

Therapist

Pathway Family ServicesLawrence, KS

Counselor
$56,216
6d ago
CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness logo

Outpatient Therapist (Osage)

CrossWinds Counseling & WellnessOsage City, KS

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Elizabeth Layton Center logo

Mental Health Therapist

Elizabeth Layton CenterPaola, KS

Counselor
$84,000-$91,000
1w ago
University of Kansas Health System logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

University of Kansas Health SystemOlathe, KS

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
TFI Family Services logo

Therapist

TFI Family ServicesRussell, KS

Counselor
$56,000
1w ago
TFI Family Services logo

Therapist

TFI Family ServicesHays, KS

Counselor
$56,000
1w ago
TFI Family Services logo

Therapist

TFI Family ServicesConcordia, KS

Counselor
$56,000
1w ago
TFI Family Services logo

Therapist

TFI Family ServicesSalina, KS

Counselor
$56,216–$56,216
1w ago
Wyandot Behavioral Health Network logo

Therapist - Outpatient Adult

Wyandot Behavioral Health NetworkKansas City, KS

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Kansas Renewal Institute logo

Therapist

Kansas Renewal InstituteFort Scott, KS

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health logo

Triage Mental Health Counselor, Transfer Center Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey HealthLawrence, KS

Counselor
$22-$29.26 per hour
1w ago

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Counselor Pay in Kansas: Live Market and State Comparison

Live counselor listings in Kansas today, then Kansas against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
144
Live median
$67k
75th $85k · n=92
12-mo median
$69k
Pay rank
#41 of 51
Work-life
5.4/10 · #49
12-mo postings
394

Counselor roles in Kansas advertise $6k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $99k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Kansas compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs KSWLBPostings (12 mo)
Kansas (this page)$69k—5.4/10394
Wyoming#1$99k+$30k6.1/1052
Nevada#2$96k+$27k5.6/10206
Alaska#3$96k+$27k5.4/10165
Oklahomaborders$81k+$12k5.7/10344
Nebraskaborders$75k+$6k5.5/10200
Coloradoborders$72k+$3k5.5/101076
Missouriborders$72k+$2k5.5/10706

“borders” = shares a border with Kansas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
TFI Family Services (15), Protocall Services (13), Gotham Enterprises (10)
Top-rated employers hiring:
BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Kansas.

How much do counselors earn in Kansas?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid counselor jobs available?

Yes — about 10% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselor jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Kansas right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include TFI Family Services, Beth Israel Lahey Health, South Central Mental Health Counseling CTR, Eckerd Connects, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in Kansas are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 144 counselors positions in Kansas listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.