Counseling Therapist Salary in the United States

Counseling Therapist Salary

How much does a Counseling Therapist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Counseling Therapist in the United States is $48,959. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,061 to $55,449, with most professionals earning between $37,690 and $61,358.

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Counseling Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Counseling Therapist Salary $37,690 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Counseling Therapist Salary $43,061 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Counseling Therapist Salary $48,959 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Counseling Therapist Salary $55,449 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Counseling Therapist Salary $61,358 US April 01, 2025
25% $43,061 10% $37,690 90% $61,358 75% $55,449 $48,959 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Counselor - Higher Ed.

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Counseling Therapist

    7 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Academic Advising Director

    5 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Counseling Therapist in the United States. The base salary for Counseling Therapist ranges from $43,061 to $55,449 with the average base salary of $48,959. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,061 to $55,449 with the average total cash compensation of $48,959.

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