North Carolina Counselor Salary Outlook

This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of North Carolina. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.

Average Salary of a North Carolina Counselor

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $41,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in North Carolina saw a solid number of companies featuring over 770 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.

North Carolina Counselor

In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Counselor $41,000 Bar high
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were City of Raleigh, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington Health, RHA Health Services, and Autism Society of North Carolina offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.

Additional Salaries by Area

In this section explore additional details on the types of Counselors:

  1. Addiction Counselor
  2. College Counselor
  3. Genetic Counselor
  4. Guidance Counselor
  5. High School Counselor
  6. Marriage Counselor
  7. Mental Health Counselor
  8. Rehabilitation Counselor
  9. School Counselor
  10. Substance Abuse Counselor

Addiction Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Addiction Counselor $39,000 Bar high
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were North Carolina Office of State Human Resources, Therapeutic Alternatives, Palms Health and Wellness, LLC, Community Alternatives Inc./ Community Choices, and Children's Hope Alliance offering Full-time, Contract, Temporary, and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

College Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
College Counselor $56,000 Bar high
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Methodist Home for Children, Eckerd, RHA Health Services, UNC Health Care, and YMCA of Northwest North Carolina offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.

Genetic Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Genetic Counselor $52,000 Bar high
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UNC Health Care, Prudential, Carolinas HealthCare System, North Carolina State University, and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Guidance Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Guidance Counselor $44,000 Bar high
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of North Carolina, The Salvation Army, North Carolina Office of State Human Resources, North Carolina Public Schools, and WeightNot offering Full-time, Temporary, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.

High School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
High School Counselor $32,000 Bar high
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Methodist Home for Children, RHA Health Services, Wilmington Health, North Carolina State University, and North Carolina Public Schools offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Marriage Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Marriage Counselor $57,000 Bar high
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Pathways To Life, Inc., Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, High Point Regional Health System, Serenity Rehabilitation Services, and Youth Villages offering Full-time, Contract, and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Mental Health Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Mental Health Counselor $39,000 Bar high
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The Salvation Army, Frye Regional Medical Center, Youth Villages, Therapeutic Alternatives, and North Carolina Office of State Human Resources offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Rehabilitation Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Rehabilitation Counselor $42,000 Bar high
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UNC Health Care, North Carolina Office of State Human Resources, State of North Carolina, Medical Search International, and Serenity Rehabilitation Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
School Counselor $41,000 Bar high
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Methodist Home for Children, North Carolina State University, Youth Villages, Wilmington Health, and North Carolina Office of State Human Resources offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Substance Abuse Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Substance Abuse Counselor $39,000 Bar high
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were North Carolina Office of State Human Resources, Crossroads Treatment Centers, State of North Carolina, Therapeutic Alternatives, and RHA Health Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Top Employers of North Carolina Counselors

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 770 jobs for North Carolina Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
RHA Health Services 26 jobs
Autism Society of North Carolina 26 jobs
Deloitte 20 jobs
Youth Villages 18 jobs
CyberKids Robotics 15 jobs
North Carolina State University 13 jobs
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources 13 jobs
UNC Health Care 12 jobs
Methodist Home for Children 11 jobs
North Carolina Public Schools 10 jobs
State of North Carolina 10 jobs
The Salvation Army 10 jobs
City of Raleigh 9 jobs
University of North Carolina Wilmington 8 jobs
Wilmington Health 8 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 770 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:

City # Jobs Available*
Charlotte, NC 87 jobs
Raleigh, NC 81 jobs
Wilmington, NC 38 jobs
Greensboro, NC 30 jobs
Chapel Hill, NC 29 jobs
Asheville, NC 27 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC 22 jobs
Greenville, NC 19 jobs
Durham, NC 16 jobs
Cary, NC 11 jobs
Moncure, NC 10 jobs
Raleigh-Durham, NC 9 jobs
Fayetteville, NC 9 jobs
Hendersonville, NC 9 jobs

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*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.