Crisis Intervention Counselor Salary in the United States

How much does a Crisis Intervention Counselor make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Crisis Intervention Counselor in the United States is $293,659 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $141.

However, a Crisis Intervention Counselor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $331,024
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $268,442 to $313,217
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $245,483
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Crisis Intervention Counselor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $313,217 $26,101 $6,023 $151
Average $293,659 $24,472 $5,647 $141
25th Percentile $268,442 $22,370 $5,162 $129
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Key Factors That Influence Crisis Intervention Counselor Salaries

A Crisis Intervention Counselor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Crisis Intervention Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Crisis Intervention Counselor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $217,472
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $250,871
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $292,220
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $364,036
  • Expert (over 8 years): $461,326
Levels Salary
Senior Ma... Level Crisis Intervention Counselor$217,472
Assistant... Level Crisis Intervention Counselor$250,871
Crisis In... Level Crisis Intervention Counselor$292,220
General C... Level Crisis Intervention Counselor$364,036
Chief Leg... Level Crisis Intervention Counselor$461,326
$217,472 0 yr
$250,871 < 2 yrs
$292,220 2-4 yrs
$364,036 5-8 yrs
$461,326 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Crisis Intervention Counselors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $370,392
  • San Francisco: $366,337
  • Oakland: $358,616

What Skills Can Increase a Crisis Intervention Counselor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.93% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
  • Regulatory Compliance (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Monitoring strict adherence of all organizational processes and procedures to applicable laws and regulations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.93%
Procurement 2.09%
Regulatory Compliance 1.47%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Crisis Intervention Counselor's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Financial Services: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$325,961
11%
Financial Services
$323,025
10%
Commitment
$320,088
9%
Intellectual Property
$320,088
9%
Partnering
$320,088
9%
Legal Function
$320,088
9%
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Crisis Intervention Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Crisis Intervention Counselor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Crisis Intervention Counselor positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Crisis Intervention Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Crisis Intervention Counselor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$352,391$169.020%
Biotechnology$352,391$169.020%
Financial Services$352,391$169.020%
Pharmaceuticals$352,391$169.020%
Software & Networking$352,391$169.020%

How Education impacts a Crisis Intervention Counselor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Crisis Intervention Counselors enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Crisis Intervention Counselor with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $267,334 and $286,255).

Crisis Intervention Counselor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Crisis Intervention Counselor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 0.6%
Associates 0.6%
Bachelors 0.9%
Masters 2.4%
Doctorate 95.5%
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Crisis Intervention Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Crisis Intervention Counselor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Crisis Intervention Counselor

Salaries for a Crisis Intervention Counselor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $227,014 in 2023 to around $223,971 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Crisis Intervention Counselor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Crisis Intervention Counselor Over Time

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2023
$227,014
2024
$227,032
2025
$223,971
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2023 $227,014
2024 $227,032
2025 $223,971
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