Mental health counselors are most often employed by the Outpatient care centers industry. The average yearly wage for Mental health counselors was $48,254 in 2021.
The locations that employ the most Mental health counselors are Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, Springfield City PUMA, MA, and Minneapolis City (Southwest) PUMA, MN. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Mental health counselors are Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, Springfield City PUMA, MA, and Brandermill & Woodlake PUMA, VA.