Assistant Mental Health Counselor Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Mental Health Counselor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Mental Health Counselor in the United States is $67,111 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Assistant Mental Health Counselor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,821
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,496 to $75,858
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,385
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Assistant Mental Health Counselor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $75,858 $6,321 $1,459 $36
Average $67,111 $5,593 $1,291 $32
25th Percentile $61,496 $5,125 $1,183 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Mental Health Counselor Salaries

An Assistant Mental Health Counselor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Mental Health Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Mental Health Counselor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,586
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,973
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,515
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,531
  • Expert (over 8 years): $67,961
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Mental Health Counselor$63,586
Intermediate Level Assistant Mental Health Counselor$63,973
Senior Level Assistant Mental Health Counselor$64,515
Specialist Level Assistant Mental Health Counselor$65,531
Expert Level Assistant Mental Health Counselor$67,961
$63,586 0 yr
$63,973 < 2 yrs
$64,515 2-4 yrs
$65,531 5-8 yrs
$67,961 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Mental Health Counselor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Mental Health Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,305.
  • California: $74,023.
  • Massachusetts: $73,036.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Mental Health Counselors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $84,647
  • San Francisco: $83,814
  • Oakland: $81,955

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Mental Health Counselor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 4.24% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 3.7% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Psychotherapy (Mentioned in 2.9% Job Postings): Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.
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Planning 4.24%
Billing 3.7%
Psychotherapy 2.9%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Mental Health Counselor's salary.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Integrity
 $69,124
3%
Patient Care
 $69,124
3%
Leadership
 $68,453
2%
Teamwork
 $68,453
2%
Group Therapy
 $68,453
2%
Client Service
 $67,782
1%
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Assistant Mental Health Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Mental Health Counselor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$61,496
Average $67,111/year
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Average $5,593/month
$6,321
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Average $1,291/week
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Average $32/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $75,858 $6,321 $1,459 $36
Average $67,111 $5,593 $1,291 $32
25th Percentile $61,496 $5,125 $1,183 $30

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Salary Trends for Assistant Mental Health Counselor

Salaries for an Assistant Mental Health Counselor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,214 in 2023 to around $82,019 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Mental Health Counselor salary trends, .

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