Counselor Salary in Newton, Massachusetts

Counselor Salary in Newton, MA

How much does a Counselor make in Newton, MA? The average Counselor salary in Newton, MA is $67,939 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $60,324 and $76,947. 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 $53,390 Newton,MA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Counselor Salary $60,324 Newton,MA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Counselor Salary $67,939 Newton,MA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Counselor Salary $76,947 Newton,MA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Counselor Salary $85,147 Newton,MA April 24, 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 Newton, MA
  • Rula Health - , MA
    About Rula. Rula is a comprehensive behavioral health solution that makes it easy for individuals, couples, and families to find the right provider covered...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Open Sky Community Services - Worcester, MA
    Career Services - Career Counselor/Employment Specialist. US-MA-Worcester. Job ID. 2024-9083. Type. Regular Full-Time. of Openings. 2. Category. Supported ...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Robert Half - Boston, MA
    DescriptionThe Counselor provides comprehensive housing counseling as well as the mortgage related activities described below. The Counselor’s daily respon...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • The Home for Little Wanderers - Boston, MA
    Description. When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For ove...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • The Home for Little Wanderers - Roslindale, MA
    Description. When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For ove...
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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 Newton, Massachusetts    Newton is a suburban city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Boston and is border....More

Newton, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Newton, Massachusetts

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