How much does a Mental Health Counselor make?
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$55,557
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Mental Health Counselor is $55,557 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,428 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 $3,129 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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Related Job Titles
For Mental Health Counselor
Some related job titles are Clinical Counselor Salaries with median pay of $57,661, Marriage and Family Therapist Salaries with median pay of $76,565, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor Salaries with median pay of $56,345, Mental Health Clinician Salaries with median pay of $70,452.
Top Paying Companies
For a Mental Health Counselor in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Mental Health Counselor in United States. Employers include BetterHelp, US Department of Veterans Affairs and McCarthy Stone.
Top Paying Companies
For Mental Health Counselor in United States
| 1 | BetterHelp | $66,804 | |
| 2 | US Department of Veterans Affairs | $62,991 | |
| 3 | McCarthy Stone | $62,386 | |
| 4 | Private Practice Group | $59,091 | |
| 5 | SelfEmployed.com | $58,049 | |
| 6 | Hamilton-Madison House | $57,997 | |
| 7 | Self Opportunity | $57,904 | |
| 8 | South Carolina Department of Mental Health | $57,039 | |
| 9 | John Muir Health | $56,524 | |
| 10 | Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School (O-School) | $56,347 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Mental Health Counselor in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Mental Health Counselor in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $66,804, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $62,386, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $60,015, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $57,904, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $55,077.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$62,386
18% Higher than other industries
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$60,015
15% Higher than other industries
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Mental Health Counselor is BetterHelp.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Mental Health Counselor pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Mental Health Counselor is $52,428 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Mental Health Counselor salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 3549 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Mental Health Counselor employees.
The highest salary for a Mental Health Counselor in United States is $78,816 per year.
The lowest salary for a Mental Health Counselor in United States is $34,875 per year.
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