Pennsylvania Counselor Salary Outlook

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

Average Salary of a Pennsylvania Counselor

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $41,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Pennsylvania saw a solid number of companies featuring over 1,993 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Senior Level.

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Horizon House, Inc., Deloitte, UPMC, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, and YMCA of Greater Brandywine offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry 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 Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare, Acadia Healthcare Facilities, Rogers Memorial Hospital, Community Education Centers, Inc., and Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, Internship, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

College Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
College Counselor $57,000 Bar high
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were CCRES, Roxbury, NHS, Clarifi, and Geisinger Health System offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship, and Commission with Mid Level and Entry 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 Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UPMC, Geisinger Health System, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, YMCA Reading – Berks County, and University of Pennsylvania Health System offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior 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 Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, HM Health Solutions Inc., Deloitte, ESF Camps, and NHS offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry 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 Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Allegheny Health Network (Corporate), WellSpan Health Services, Penn State University, and Reach Cyber Charter School offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.

Marriage Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Marriage Counselor $58,000 Bar high
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Community Services Group, Inc., The MENTOR Network, WES Health System, and Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Mental Health Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Mental Health Counselor $40,000 Bar high
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Community Services Group, Inc., Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc., Crossroads Counseling, Inc., Acadia Healthcare Facilities, and The Meadows – Universal Community offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior 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 Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Horizon House, Inc., Allegheny Health Network (Corporate), NHS, and Acadia Healthcare Facilities offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.

School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
School Counselor $42,000 Bar high
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were WellSpan Health Services, Geisinger Health System, ESF Camps, UPMC, and CareLink Community Support Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, 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 $40,000 Bar high
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Community Education Centers, Inc., Crossroads Counseling, Inc., Acadia Healthcare Facilities, Public Health Management Corporation, and Main Line Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.

Top Employers of Pennsylvania Counselors

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 1,993 jobs for Pennsylvania Counselors with most employers looking for Senior Level, Mid Level, and Entry Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
NHS 161 jobs
ESF Camps 126 jobs
Horizon House, Inc. 90 jobs
Deloitte 72 jobs
UPMC 50 jobs
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System 39 jobs
YMCA of Greater Brandywine 38 jobs
InVision Human Services, Inc. 32 jobs
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania 24 jobs
AseraCare Hospice 23 jobs
CareLink Community Support Services 22 jobs
Melmark 22 jobs
WellSpan Health Services 21 jobs
CCRES 20 jobs
Penn State University 19 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 1,993 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:

City # Jobs Available*
Philadelphia, PA 385 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA 211 jobs
Harrisburg, PA 41 jobs
Chester County, PA 39 jobs
Berwyn, PA 34 jobs
Newtown Square, PA 34 jobs
York, PA 33 jobs
Chestnut Hill, PA 29 jobs
Chester Springs, PA 28 jobs
West Chester, PA 28 jobs
Allentown, PA 24 jobs
Lancaster, PA 23 jobs
Haverford, PA 21 jobs
Reading, PA 21 jobs
Camp Hill, PA 19 jobs

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