This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Missouri. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Missouri Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $42,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Missouri saw a solid number of companies featuring over 487 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.
Missouri Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $42,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Compass Health Network: Pathways Community Health, Behavioral Health Group, Mercy, Agape Christian Counseling Services, and Bridgeway Behavioral Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship 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 | $40,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Behavioral Health Group, Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc., Bridgeway Behavioral Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Inc., and Burrell Behavioral Healt offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $58,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were KIPP Foundation, St. Louis Jewish Community Center, Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and Kansas City, MO School District offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $53,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Washington University in St. Louis, Cerner Corporation, University of Missouri- Columbia, Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, and UnitedHealth Group offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $45,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc., WeightNot, Kansas City, MO School District, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| High School Counselor | $33,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Burrell Behavioral Healt, Burrell Behavioral Health, Mercy, Bridgeway Behavioral Health, and Diamond Resorts International offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $59,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc., Stephens College, Cerner Corporation, New Directions Behavioral Health, and Truman Medical Centers offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $41,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Kansas City, MO School District, Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Inc., UHS – Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital, Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital, and Peoples Health Centers Family of Companies 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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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Peoples Health Centers Family of Companies, HOPEWELL – GRAND, Kansas City, MO School District, Burrell Behavioral Healt, and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 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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| School Counselor | $42,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Burrell Behavioral Healt, Kansas City, MO School District, Burrell Behavioral Health, Mercy, and Washington University in St. Louis offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $41,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Agape Christian Counseling Services, Compass Health Network: Pathways Community Health, Kansas City, MO School District, Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Inc., and The Right Solution, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Missouri Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 487 jobs for Missouri Counselors with most employers looking for Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Burrell Behavioral Healt | 26 jobs |
| Deloitte | 22 jobs |
| Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health | 21 jobs |
| Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc. | 19 jobs |
| Burrell Behavioral Health | 18 jobs |
| Gateway Foundation | 13 jobs |
| Corizon Health | 12 jobs |
| Compass Health Network: Pathways Community Health | 9 jobs |
| Behavioral Health Group | 9 jobs |
| Mercy | 6 jobs |
| Agape Christian Counseling Services | 6 jobs |
| Bridgeway Behavioral Health | 6 jobs |
| Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics | 6 jobs |
| Kansas City, MO School District | 6 jobs |
| Washington University in St. Louis | 5 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 487 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
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| St. Louis, MO | 98 jobs |
| Kansas City, MO | 77 jobs |
| Springfield, MO | 45 jobs |
| Columbia, MO | 26 jobs |
| Saint Charles, MO | 12 jobs |
| Jefferson City, MO | 9 jobs |
| Branson, MO | 7 jobs |
| Vandalia, MO | 6 jobs |
| Warrensburg, MO | 6 jobs |
| O'Fallon, MO | 5 jobs |
| Chesterfield, MO | 5 jobs |
| Blue Springs, MO | 4 jobs |
| Saint Joseph, MO | 4 jobs |
| Hannibal, MO | 4 jobs |
Get More Information
- Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors – pr.mo.gov
- School Counseling | Missouri Department of Elementary and …
- Missouri Department of Mental Health … – dmh.mo.gov
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
