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Counselor Salary Ranges

Read counseling psychology salary ranges, and learn how much you can earn with a career in counseling.

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Counselor Salary by Specialty

Prospects for advancement in a counseling career depend greatly upon the field of counseling chosen, and the degree and certification level attained. Generally, counselors employed by local or state government agencies are paid the highest counselor salary, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Counselors who have established private practices, as well as counselors employed in a group practice, had the highest counseling psychology salary of all other industries who employed a counselor's services.

 
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Counselor Salary Ranges by Career

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Annual Median Salaries by Specialty

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Counselor Salary by Location

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There are three factors that significantly affect counseling salaries:

  • Location (city, state)
  • Years of experience
  • Size of business

Larger employers such as hospitals, schools and colleges offer more competitive salaries for counselors than smaller, non-profit social organizations.

Counselors in private practice earn a similar range of income, which is also greatly affected by location and years of experience.

 
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