As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Residential Counselor in Nevada is $74,596, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,435 weekly, or $6,216 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Residential Counselor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Residential Counselor in Nevada vary widely, spanning from $56,450 to $80,025. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,098) and 75th percentile ($77,438), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,025 per year. This $12,340 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Medication Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Nevada Residential Counselor often earn 1.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Nevada currently ranks 20 nationwide for Residential Counselor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Residential Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $56,450 NV July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $65,098 NV July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $74,596 NV July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $77,438 NV July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $80,025 NV July 01, 2026
25% $65,098 10% $56,450 90% $80,025 75% $77,438 $74,596 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Residential Counselor ?

A mental health counselor (MHC), or counselor, is a person who works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. They may help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. This title excludes "Social Workers", "Psychiatrists", and "Psychologists"....

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Location Sun Valley, NV Avg. Salary $85,372 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, NV Avg. Salary $85,194 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amargosa Valley, NV Avg. Salary $85,272 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Austin, NV Avg. Salary $85,138 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Baker, NV Avg. Salary $84,825 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Battle Mountain, NV Avg. Salary $85,257 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Beatty, NV Avg. Salary $85,292 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Blue Diamond, NV Avg. Salary $82,900 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Boulder City, NV Avg. Salary $83,005 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Bunkerville, NV Avg. Salary $84,745 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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