Mental health counselor: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

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How much does a Mental health counselor make in United States of America?

$88,000/ Annual
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The average Mental health counselor in United States of America is $88,000 per year or $44.53 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $72,446 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $120,380 per year.

Median$88,000

Low$72,446

High$120,380

Mental health counselor: Average Salary in United States of America

Wisconsin$133,275

Missouri$126,226

Oklahoma$125,364

Vermont$115,686

Maine$114,838

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