How much does a Grief Counselor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Grief Counselor in the United States is $32 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $29 and $36. Hourly rate 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.

Grief Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Grief Counselor Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Grief Counselor Salary $29 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Grief Counselor Salary $32 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Grief Counselor Salary $36 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Grief Counselor Salary $40 US March 26, 2024
25% $29 10% $25 90% $40 75% $36 $32 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Grief Counselor assesses individual needs and coordinates with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and deliver a holistic support plan. Plans and provides bereavement counseling and support to survivors. Being a Grief Counselor facilitates grief support group sessions. Guides survivors to appropriate bereavement resources. In addition, Grief Counselor requires a bachelor's degree in social work. May require the applicable State License to Practice Clinical Social Work. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Grief Counselor occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Grief Counselor typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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