What is the salary of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor? In the United States, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor earns an average salary of $54,698. The salary range for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor is usually between $25,362 and $109,035 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $133,361. The highest Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary in the United States was $138,202. The average hourly pay for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor is $26.30.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary are California, with an average salary of $107,995, followed by Utah, with an average salary of $51,671, and Florida, with an average salary of $52,400. Employers paying the highest salary for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor job are Redlands Unified (CA), Alhambra Unified (CA) and Hays County (TX).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Redlands Unified, CA | $136,838 |
| Alhambra Unified, CA | $105,372 |
| Hays County, TX | $60,168 |
| University of Florida, FL | $52,400 |
| University of Utah, UT | $51,670 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, TX | $19,613 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,381 |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker | $96,366 |
| Licensed Social Worker | $58,442 |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | $53,310 |
| Licensed Psychologist | $117,396 |
| Licensed Electrician | $58,719 |
| Licensed - Counselor | $69,341 |
| Licensed Substitute | $41,361 |
| Licensed Operator | $65,316 |
| Licensed Physical Therapy Asst | $80,124 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $107,995 | 12 |
| Florida | $52,400 | 1 |
| Texas | $25,853 | 16 |
| Utah | $51,671 | 12 |
| Washington | $44,448 | 1 |
