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Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary:
$61.15/hr

The median Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary is $61.15 per hour, or $127,192 per year, based on 215 job postings across 42 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.

$61.15

Median hourly

$127,192

Annual salary

$38-$81

Pay range

42

States tracked

Data from 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30Source: active healthcare job postings and listed pay ranges

Salary guide

What should a Licensed Mental Health Counselor make in 2026?

A typical Licensed Mental Health Counselor earns $61.15/hr, with most posted roles landing between $50.00 and $61.15/hr.

Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -18.2% movement versus the prior period.

Compare locations before accepting an offer, especially when travel stipends or weekend differentials are included.

Pay range

Most Licensed Mental Health Counselor roles cluster between $50.00 and $61.15/hr.

The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.

Lower endTypical marketTop end
$37.50$61.15 median$81.00

Entry / low

$37.50

$78,000/yr

Median

$61.15

$127,192/yr

Top earners

$81.00

$168,480/yr

BY LOCATION

Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary by state

See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.

ALAlabamaEst.
~$60.28/hr
AKAlaskaEst.
~$58.25/hr
AZArizonaEst.
~$62.61/hr
ARArkansasEst.
~$65.50/hr
CACalifornia
$61.15/hr
7 postings1 companies
COColorado
$53.00/hr
18 postings5 companies
CTConnecticutEst.
~$51.37/hr
DEDelawareEst.
~$63.93/hr
DCDistrict of ColumbiaEst.
~$61.93/hr
FLFlorida
$50.00/hr
14 postings11 companies
GAGeorgiaEst.
~$50.03/hr
HIHawaiiEst.
~$58.77/hr
IDIdahoEst.
~$53.96/hr
ILIllinoisEst.
~$51.48/hr
INIndianaEst.
~$63.85/hr

Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.

BY EMPLOYER

Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary by employer

See which companies pay the most and least for Licensed Mental Health Counselor positions.

Top paying employers for Licensed Mental Health Counselors

Grow Therapy

10 postings

$81.00/hr

Kaiser Permanente

85 postings

$61.15/hr

Momentum Counseling And Consulting, Llc

11 postings

$53.00/hr

Unknown

7 postings

$46.00/hr

Mind Body And Soul Counseling Llc

5 postings

$43.50/hr

Lower paying employers for Licensed Mental Health Counselors

Commonspirit Health

5 postings

$35.50/hr

Mind Body And Soul Counseling Llc

5 postings

$43.50/hr

Unknown

7 postings

$46.00/hr

Momentum Counseling And Consulting, Llc

11 postings

$53.00/hr

Kaiser Permanente

85 postings

$61.15/hr

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PAY FACTORS

What affects Licensed Mental Health Counselor pay

How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Licensed Mental Health Counselor salaries.

By Shift Type

am61
$61.15
variable18
$61.15

By Contract Length

By Employment Type

fulltime85
$53.00
staff position82
$61.15
parttime22
$60.00
contract19
$50.00

FAQ

Common questions about Licensed Mental Health Counselor pay

What is the average Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary?

The median Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary is $61.15 per hour, or $127,192 annually. Pay ranges from $37.50/hr (10th percentile) to $81.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.

Which states pay Licensed Mental Health Counselors the most?

Based on 215 job postings, the highest paying states for Licensed Mental Health Counselors include Maryland, California, Colorado. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.

How many Licensed Mental Health Counselor jobs are available?

There are currently 215 Licensed Mental Health Counselor job postings across 42 states, from 81 different healthcare employers.

What factors affect Licensed Mental Health Counselor pay?

Licensed Mental Health Counselor pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.

Is Licensed Mental Health Counselor pay going up or down?

Licensed Mental Health Counselor pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 18.2%.

What is the highest paying Licensed Mental Health Counselor specialty?

Licensed Mental Health Counselor pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay — to $19.85 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.

Do Licensed Mental Health Counselors get paid more in cities or rural areas?

Licensed Mental Health Counselor pay varies by location based on cost of living, local demand, and facility type. Urban areas typically pay more but have higher living costs.

How much do entry-level Licensed Mental Health Counselors make?

Entry-level Licensed Mental Health Counselors typically earn around $37.50 to $50.00 per hour ($78,000 to $104,000 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $61.15/hr.

DATA METHOD

How this salary page is calculated

Source

Based on 215 active postings with listed compensation for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.

Range

Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.

Freshness

Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.

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