How much does a Counselor make in Mississippi? The average Counselor salary in Mississippi is $53,740 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $47,716 and $60,872. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Counselor Salary $42,231 MS February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Counselor Salary $47,716 MS February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Counselor Salary $53,740 MS February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Counselor Salary $60,872 MS February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Counselor Salary $67,365 MS February 26, 2024
25% $47,716 10% $42,231 90% $67,365 75% $60,872 $53,740 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $55,619 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $55,422 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $51,017 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $50,836 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $50,836 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $53,029 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $50,836 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $53,066 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $53,572 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $55,422 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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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