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LMHC Salary in Mississippi

How Much Does a LMHC make?

LMHC made a median salary around $68,984 in March, 2025. The best-paid 25 percent made $76,871 probably that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made around $62,164. 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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Best-Paying Cities for LMHC

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the LMHC profession are Centreville , Chatawa , Crosby , Fernwood , Gloster .

Centreville, MS	$72,850
Chatawa, MS	$72,850
Crosby, MS	$72,850
Fernwood, MS	$72,850
Gloster, MS	$72,850

Best-Paying States for LMHC

The states and districts that pay LMHC the highest salary are District of Columbia (around $86,075) , California (around $85,301) , New Jersey (around $84,760) , Alaska (around $84,219) , and Massachusetts (around $84,141) .

District of Columbia	$86,075
California	$85,301
New Jersey	$84,760
Alaska	$84,219
Massachusetts	$84,141

What is the Career Path of LMHC?

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For LMHC, the upper level is Psychologist - M.A. , and then progresses to Psychological Services Director

Besides, LMHC can also turn to other related jobs, including LMHC LCMHC or LPC , LCSW LMHC Pediatric Case Manager , LMHC Telehealth or co employment ok and Emotional Support Animal Assessments and Counseling / LCSW LPC LMHC LMFT .

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Psychologist - M.A.

Psychological Services Director

Frequently Asked Questions for LMHC

Q: What is the salary range of LMHC in Mississippi?

A: In 2025 , the lowest-paid LMHC in Mississippi earned an average annual salary of $62,164 , while the highest-paid made $76,871.

Q: What is the salary for a LMHC in California?

A: LMHC employed in California earned an average salary of $85,301 in 2025.

Average LMHC Pay vs. Other Jobs

LMHC earned an average salary of $68,984 in 2025. Other jobs related to LMHC earned the following average salary in March, 2025. LMHC LCMHC or LPC made $66,471 , LCSW LMHC Pediatric Case Manager made $86,831 , LMHC Telehealth or co employment ok and Emotional Support Animal Assessments and Counseling / LCSW LPC LMHC LMFT made $66,471 and $36,604 respectively .

Relevant Jobs of LMHC

LMHC LCMHC or LPC - Average Salary $66,471

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LCSW LMHC Pediatric Case Manager - Average Salary $86,831

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LMHC Telehealth or co employment ok - Average Salary $66,471

There is currently no job description for LMHC Telehealth or co employment ok, be the first to submit the job responsibilities for LMHC Telehealth or co employment ok.

Emotional Support Animal Assessments and Counseling / LCSW LPC LMHC LMFT - Average Salary $36,604

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