How much does a Mental Health Counselor make?
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$78,146
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Mental Health Counselor is $78,146 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $49,515 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $28,631 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselor | $78,146 /yr |
| Senior Mental Health Counselor | $77,934 /yr |
| Mental Health Counselor IV |
What are some related job titles for Mental Health Counselor?
Some related job titles are Clinical Counselor Salaries with median pay of $82,698, Marriage and Family Therapist Salaries with median pay of $86,864, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor Salaries with median pay of $77,992, Mental Health Clinician Salaries with median pay of $90,032.
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Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School (O-School)
Mental Health Counselor - Hourly$18
$27
$18 - $27 Range
Chicago Children's Center for Behavioral Health
Mental Health Counselor - Hourly$17
$26
$17 - $26 Range
Mental Health Counselor Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Mental Health Counselor in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$5,032
/moAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Mental Health Counselor with 1 to 3 years of experience
$16
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Mental Health Professional with 1 to 3 years of experience
$30
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Mental Health Clinician with 1 to 3 years of experience
$63,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Mental Health Clinician with 4 to 6 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$19
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Behavioral Health Counselor with 1 to 3 years of experience
$18
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Substance Abuse Counselor with less than one year of experience
$16
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Substance Abuse Counselor with 1 to 3 years of experience
$50,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Crisis Counselor with 4 to 6 years of experience
$61,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a AMFT, Mental Health Clinician with 4 to 6 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Mental Health Counselor
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
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| $5K /mo | ||
| $16 /hr | ||
| $30 /hr | ||
| $63K /yr | ||
| $19 /hr | ||
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| $61K /yr |
Frequently asked questions about a Mental Health Counselor salaries
The national average salary for a Mental Health Counselor is $46,438 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Mental Health Counselor salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1503 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Mental Health Counselor employees.
The highest salary for a Mental Health Counselor in United States is $67,115 per year.
The lowest salary for a Mental Health Counselor in United States is $32,131 per year.
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