Mental Health Counsellor Salary in Durham, NC

How much does a Mental Health Counsellor make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mental Health Counsellor in Durham, NC is $72,820. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,264 to $80,909, with most professionals earning between $58,385 and $88,273.

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What is a Mental Health Counsellor?

A Mental Health Counsellor is responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals who are experiencing mental health issues. They assess their clients' mental health and develop treatment plans to help them cope with their challenges. This may involve individual or group therapy sessions, as well as providing resources and referrals to other mental health professionals. Mental Health Counsellors also work to educate their clients about mental health and promote healthy coping mechanisms. They must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a deep understanding of mental health disorders and treatment methods. Additionally, they must adhere to ethical and legal standards in their practice.

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What does a Mental Health Counsellor do?

Common responsibilities of a Mental Health Counsellor

Stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in mental health counseling.

September 15, 2023

Participate in ongoing professional development and supervision to enhance counseling skills and knowledge.

September 29, 2023

Maintain accurate and confidential client records and documentation of counseling sessions.

October 09, 2023

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists and social workers, to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

October 13, 2023

Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions and available resources.

November 04, 2023

Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in acute distress.

November 08, 2023

Offer support and guidance to clients in managing and coping with their mental health challenges.

November 12, 2023

Advocate for clients' needs and rights within the healthcare system and community.

November 17, 2023

Provide individual and group counseling to clients with mental health issues.

November 27, 2023

Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for clients based on their specific needs and goals.

November 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Mental Health Counsellor in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

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65264

80909

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65348

81051

72930

What is the average salary for Mental Health Counsellor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mental Health Counsellor in Durham, NC. The base salary for Mental Health Counsellor ranges from $65,264 to $80,909 with the average base salary of $72,820. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,348 to $81,051 with the average total cash compensation of $72,930.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,820	$65,264 - $80,909
Bonus	$111	$84 - $142
Total Pay	$72,930	$65,348 - $81,051

* 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.

Mental Health Counsellor Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,434 - $79,879	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,726 - $81,481	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,726 - $81,481	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,037 - $76,908	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,921 - $78,004	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,318 - $77,257	COMPARE TO Durham, NC

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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...

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