Behavioral Health Counselor Salary in Raleigh, NC

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Behavioral Health Counselor in Raleigh, NC is $72,497. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,773 to $79,987, with most professionals earning between $59,650 and $86,806.

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What does a Behavioral Health Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Counselor

Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

January 11, 2023

Assist with care coordination as needed to ensure the highest quality of care to clients and families.

April 13, 2023

Provide a coordinated system of outreach, identification, contact, case planning and management, education, therapeutic counseling (individual, family, group, crisis), referral, aftercare and follow-up for persons with alcohol and other drug problems and their families.

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Average Salary Range for Behavioral Health Counselor in Raleigh, NC

Average Base Salary

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65773

79987

72497

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65935

80169

72626

What is the average salary for Behavioral Health Counselor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Health Counselor in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Behavioral Health Counselor ranges from $65,773 to $79,987 with the average base salary of $72,497. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,935 to $80,169 with the average total cash compensation of $72,626.

View Average Salary for Behavioral Health Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,497	$65,773 - $79,987
Bonus	$129	$163 - $182
Total Pay	$72,626	$65,935 - $80,169

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Behavioral Health Counselor Salary Near Raleigh, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,752 - $79,963	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,360 - $79,485	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,970 - $79,011	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,280 - $79,388	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,280 - $79,388	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,187 - $78,059	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC

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About Raleigh, North Carolina

According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), or 0.76%, is covered by water. The Neuse River flows through the northeast end of the city. Raleigh is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Raleigh features gently rolling hil...

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