This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Rhode Island. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Rhode Island Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $39,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Rhode Island saw a solid number of companies featuring over 143 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.
Rhode Island Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $39,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Family Service of Rhode Island, Arbor Associates, Acadia Healthcare, and Roger Williams Park Zoo offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry 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 | $37,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare, CODAC Behavioral Health, AdCare, Phoenix House, and Counseling & Psychotherapy Center offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $54,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Roger Williams Park Zoo, Meeting Street, Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, Pawtucket School Department, and Saint Mary's Home for Children offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $50,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Women & Infants, Lifespan, Child & Family Services of Newport County, and National Staffing Solutions, Inc. offering Full-time and Temporary with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $42,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Family Service of Rhode Island, Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., Westerly Public Schools, Providence School Department, and Middlebridge School offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| High School Counselor | $31,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Arbor Associates, East Bay Community Action Program, YMCA of Greater Providence, and LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER offering Full-time, Temporary, 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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| Marriage Counselor | $55,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were CODAC Behavioral Health, Seven Hills Foundation, Lifespan, and Meeting Street offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $38,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Lifespan, The Providence Center, Seven Hills Foundation, and Women & Infants offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $40,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Kindred At Home, Pawtucket School Department, and The State of Rhode Island offering Full-time and Part-time with 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 Rhode Island are 9% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Arbor Associates, East Bay Community Action Program, Family Service of Rhode Island, and LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER offering Full-time, Temporary, 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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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $38,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare, CODAC Behavioral Health, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Lifespan, and Phoenix House offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Rhode Island Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 143 jobs for Rhode Island Counselors with most employers looking for Mid Level and Entry Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | 35 jobs |
| Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health | 7 jobs |
| Family Service of Rhode Island | 6 jobs |
| Arbor Associates | 5 jobs |
| Acadia Healthcare | 4 jobs |
| Roger Williams Park Zoo | 4 jobs |
| CODAC Behavioral Health | 3 jobs |
| Rhode Island Housing | 3 jobs |
| East Bay Community Action Program | 3 jobs |
| The Providence Center | 3 jobs |
| Phoenix House | 3 jobs |
| Community Care Alliance | 2 jobs |
| Proforma | 2 jobs |
| Life Line Screening | 2 jobs |
| Life Line Community Healthcare | 2 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 143 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Providence, RI | 38 jobs |
| East Providence, RI | 32 jobs |
| Woonsocket, RI | 13 jobs |
| Pawtucket, RI | 5 jobs |
| Newport, RI | 5 jobs |
| Warwick, RI | 4 jobs |
| Exeter, RI | 2 jobs |
| Smithfield, RI | 2 jobs |
| N Kingstown, RI | 2 jobs |
| South Kingstown, RI | 2 jobs |
| Cranston, RI | 2 jobs |
| Bristol, RI | 2 jobs |
| Pascoag, RI | 2 jobs |
| West Warwick, RI | 1 job |
Get More Information
- School Counseling – Rhode Island Department of Education
- Counselors – Rhode Island
- Instructions and Application For License As … – Rhode Island
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
