Counselor Salary in Meriden, Connecticut

Counselor Salary in Meriden, CT

How much does a Counselor make in Meriden, CT? The average Counselor salary in Meriden, CT is $64,668 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $57,420 and $73,244. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Counselor Salary $50,821 Meriden,CT March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Counselor Salary $57,420 Meriden,CT March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Counselor Salary $64,668 Meriden,CT March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Counselor Salary $73,244 Meriden,CT March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Counselor Salary $81,052 Meriden,CT March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Counselor

Counselor provides medical or personal guidance and direction to individuals. Identifies objectives and helps individuals develop strategies and solutions to achieve their goals. Being a Counselor monitors progress, documents activities, and maintains files. May refer subjects to specialists or recommend additional services for further treatment. Additionally, Counselor may require a bachelor's degree. May require State License to Practice. Typically reports to a supervisor. Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Counselor in Meriden, CT
  • Headway - New Britain, CT
    Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients to providing and overseeing medicati...
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  • Headway - Hartford, CT
    Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients to providing and overseeing medicati...
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  • Headway - Hamden, CT
    Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients to providing and overseeing medicati...
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  • Headway - Danbury, CT
    Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients to providing and overseeing medicati...
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  • Headway - West Hartford, CT
    Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients to providing and overseeing medicati...
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Career Path for Counselor

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For Counselor, the upper level is Psychologist - M.A. and then progresses to Psychologist - Ph.D..

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Counselor Pay Difference by Location

Counselor salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Counselor, the highest Counselor salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Counselor salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Counselor salary is in Miami, FL, where the Counselor salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Meriden, Connecticut    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.1 square miles (62.5 km²), of which 23.8 square miles (61.5 km²) is land....More

Meriden, Connecticut  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Meriden, Connecticut

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