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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.

TFI Family Services logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

TFI Family ServicesParsons, KS

Counselor
$45,000
30+ days ago
TFI Family Services logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

TFI Family ServicesPittsburg, KS

Counselor
$45,000
30+ days ago
TFI Family Services logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

TFI Family ServicesWellington, KS

Counselor
$45,406
30+ days ago
TFI Family Services logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

TFI Family ServicesWichita, KS

Counselor
$45,406
30+ days ago
TFI Family Services logo
TFI Family Services logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

TFI Family ServicesWinfield, KS

Counselor
$45,406
30+ days ago
High Plains Mental Health Center logo

Crisis Therapist

High Plains Mental Health CenterHays, KS

Counselor
starting at $81,649
30+ days ago
Mental Health America of South Central Kansas logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

Mental Health America of South Central KansasRemote

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Core Civic logo

Treatment Counselor

Core CivicLeavenworth, KS

Counselor
$26.96 per hour
University of Kansas Health System logo

Clinical Therapist - Adult Psychiatry

University of Kansas Health SystemKansas City, KS

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
Leidos logo

MFLC Counselor: Short Term or As Needed Coverage, Fo

LeidosFort Riley, KS

Counselor
$38-$46 per hour
KVC Health Systems logo

Parent Management Training Therapist

KVC Health SystemsTopeka, KS

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
HEADQUARTERS KANSAS logo

Overnight 988 Counselor

Headquarters KansasLawrence, KS

Counselor
$15 per hour during training, $22 per hour after
KVC Health Systems logo

Therapist

KVC Health SystemsWichita, KS

Counselor
$70,000 - $84,000
Thriveworks logo

Weekend/Evening Remote Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$25,200

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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 15% 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, KVC Health Systems, Thriveworks, High Plains Mental Health Center, 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.