This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Louisiana. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Louisiana Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $38,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Louisiana saw a solid number of companies featuring over 249 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, and Temporary while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.
Louisiana Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $38,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Louisiana State University, Aarons, Acadia Healthcare Facilities, Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., and LA FITNESS offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
Additional Salaries by Area
In this section explore additional details on the types of Counselors:
- Addiction Counselor
- College Counselor
- Genetic Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- High School Counselor
- Marriage Counselor
- Mental Health Counselor
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- School Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Addiction Counselor | $36,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were AmeriHealth Caritas, AMIkids, AcadianaCares, Two Dreams, and Louisiana State Government offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $53,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Louisiana State Government, Louisiana State University, Acadia Healthcare Facilities, Tulane University, and T.C. Harris offering Full-time, Part-time, and Commission with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $49,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were LSUHSC, Amedisys, Inc., Resources For Human Development, Inc., Children's Hospital, New Orleans, and Firstline Schools offering Full-time, Commission, and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $41,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., WeightNot, Camp Mendocino, Dillard University, and Louisiana State Government offering Full-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| High School Counselor | $30,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Louisiana State University, T.C. Harris, Aaron's, Young Rembrandts of Southeast Louisiana, and The GEO Group, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $54,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were AMIkids, AmeriHealth Caritas, Louisiana State Government, State of Louisiana, and Northeast Louisiana Mental Health Counseling Center offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $37,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare Facilities, Louisiana State Government, Home Care Options, Bruce Professional Counseling Services, LLC, and Project Lazarus offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $39,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Louisiana State Government, Children's Bureau of New Orleans, AMIkids, Integrity Behavioral Management, and Resources For Human Development, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Counselor | $39,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare Facilities, Louisiana State University, State of Louisiana, Tulane University, and T.C. Harris offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $37,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare Facilities, Project Lazarus, AmeriHealth Caritas, Louisiana State Government, and AMIkids offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Top Employers of Louisiana Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 249 jobs for Louisiana Counselors with most employers looking for Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Government | 13 jobs |
| Louisiana State University | 9 jobs |
| Aarons | 6 jobs |
| Acadia Healthcare Facilities | 6 jobs |
| Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. | 5 jobs |
| LA FITNESS | 4 jobs |
| T.C. Harris | 4 jobs |
| MDstaffers | 4 jobs |
| WeightNot | 4 jobs |
| AmeriHealth Caritas | 3 jobs |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | 3 jobs |
| Tulane University | 3 jobs |
| LSUHSC | 3 jobs |
| Home Care Options | 3 jobs |
| City of New Orleans | 3 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 249 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 55 jobs |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 41 jobs |
| Lafayette, LA | 23 jobs |
| Lake Charles, LA | 12 jobs |
| Slidell, LA | 7 jobs |
| Shreveport, LA | 7 jobs |
| Monroe, LA | 5 jobs |
| Denham Springs, LA | 4 jobs |
| Harvey, LA | 4 jobs |
| Jackson, LA | 3 jobs |
| Metairie, LA | 3 jobs |
| La Place, LA | 3 jobs |
| Alexandria, LA | 3 jobs |
| Kinder, LA | 3 jobs |
| Pineville, LA | 3 jobs |
Get More Information
- Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners
- Louisiana.gov – Licenses
- About Louisiana Spirit | Department of Health | State of …
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
