How much does a counselor make in Missouri?
$43,680a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Missouri. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,320Median: $43,680Highest 10%: $95,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| Median | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $62,170 | $29.89 | |
| 90th | $95,610 | $45.97 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $62,170 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 37. Indiana | $45,360 |
| 38. Alaska | $45,060 |
| 39. West Virginia | $44,810 |
| 40. Missouri | $43,680 |
| 41. Nebraska | $40,530 |
| 42. Kentucky | $40,230 |
| 43. Montana | $39,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $21.00 ($43,680 a year).
Do counselors make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $43,680 against $50,860 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Missouri rank for counselor pay?
Missouri ranks 40 of 44 states.
Which city in Missouri pays counselors the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $62,170 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.