Outpatient Counselor Salary in Baltimore, MD

How much does an Outpatient Counselor make in Baltimore, MD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Outpatient Counselor in Baltimore, MD is $77,025. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,033 to $85,582, with most professionals earning between $61,757 and $93,372.

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What does an Outpatient Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of an Outpatient Counselor

Provide individual counseling for clients and assist in the identification and resolution of problems, behaviors, or cognition which prevent or interfere with clients reaching of their treatment goals or positive outcomes.

January 18, 2023

Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for clients and staff.

January 05, 2023

Participates in individual and department supervision and presents client cases on an as needed basis in clinical supervision meetings.

January 29, 2023

Requires a Master's degree in counseling, behavioral health, or a related human services field, or educational requirement as mandated by state board in order to obtain licensure in field of specialty.

January 31, 2023

Attend and actively participate in Individual and group supervision, clinical case presentations, and other treatment team meetings as needed.

March 22, 2023

Facilitates recreation/socialization and cultural activities for consumers which provide enjoyable outings that prepare and encourage them to engage in activities independent of the agency and provide respite to families.

March 31, 2023

Maintains consistent, professional communication with parents, placing agents and other service providers regarding treatment planning, discharge planning, and treatment recommendations.

April 06, 2023

Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.

May 10, 2023

Activities and structure support community integration assisting clients in continued growth for successful independent living and may require the incumbent use a company vehicle to transport clients out in the community.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Outpatient Counselor in Baltimore, MD

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

69033

85582

77025

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

69122

85732

77143

What is the average salary for Outpatient Counselor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Outpatient Counselor in Baltimore, MD. The base salary for Outpatient Counselor ranges from $69,033 to $85,582 with the average base salary of $77,025. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,122 to $85,732 with the average total cash compensation of $77,143.

View Average Salary for Outpatient Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,025	$69,033 - $85,582
Bonus	$117	$89 - $151
Total Pay	$77,143	$69,122 - $85,732

* 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.

Outpatient Counselor Salary Near Baltimore, MD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Towson, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,033 - $85,582	COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Dundalk, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,033 - $85,582	COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Ellicott City, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,987 - $85,524	COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Glen Burnie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,033 - $85,582	COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Columbia, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,920 - $85,441	COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,974 - $91,707	COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD

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About Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore (/ˈbɔːltɪmɔːr/) is the largest city in the state of Maryland within the United States. Baltimore was established by the Constitution of Maryland as an independent city in 1729. With a population of 611,648 in 2017, Baltimore is the largest such independent city in the United States. As of 2017[update], the population of the Baltimore metropolitan area was estimated to be just under 2.808 million, making it the 20th largest metropolitan area in the country. Baltimore is located about 40 miles (60 km) northeast of Washington, D.C., making it a principal city in the Washington-Baltimo...

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