School Based Counselor Salary in Allentown, PA

How much does a School Based Counselor make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Based Counselor in Allentown, PA is $65,969. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,293 to $76,113, with most professionals earning between $49,395 and $85,348.

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What does a School Based Counselor do?

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Assists clients with developing personal support systems, including, but not limited to, work with family members, legal guardians, recovery communities, etc.

January 08, 2023

Completes progress notes in AVATAR within 72 hours of service provided which clearly reflect interventions provided and necessity of those interventions.

January 30, 2023

Participate in routine and newly emerging clinical practice in-service and competency training as direct by Clinical Manager.

February 09, 2023

Actively pursue intermediate or full independent licensure in Iowa and Illinois as needed to maximize work assignment in bi-state area.

March 01, 2023

Facilitate individual service plan changes for students who are not improving as expected in consultation with the Primary Care Providers and psychiatric specialist.

April 05, 2023

Provides crisis intervention to consumer's experiencing a psychiatric or substance use related crisis and utilize clinical judgment in recommending appropriate treatment recommendations, including the need for hospitalization or residential treatment.

April 06, 2023

Demonstrates effective communication skills (both verbally and in writing) when dealing with clients, third party payers, other professionals within and outside of SMA, etc.

April 27, 2023

Develop comprehensive conceptualization of clients, collaborate with outside providers when indicated on order to develop holistic bio, psycho, social assessments.

May 01, 2023

Maintains knowledge of agency technology programs and/or systems needed to do the job and uses them effectively.

May 10, 2023

Meets with community agencies, schools, and school personnel to advocate on behalf of the students and the Villa.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for School Based Counselor in Allentown, PA

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57293

76113

65969

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76113

65969

What is the average salary for School Based Counselor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of School Based Counselor in Allentown, PA. The base salary for School Based Counselor ranges from $57,293 to $76,113 with the average base salary of $65,969. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,293 to $76,113 with the average total cash compensation of $65,969.

View Average Salary for School Based Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$65,969	$57,293 - $76,113
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$65,969	$57,293 - $76,113

* 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.

School Based Counselor Salary Near Allentown, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,282 - $76,098	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE Easton, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,191 - $75,977	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,805 - $82,107	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE Reading, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,541 - $75,114	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,309 - $77,461	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,567 - $79,133	COMPARE TO Allentown, PA

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About Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...

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