South Carolina Counselor Salary Outlook

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

Average Salary of a South Carolina Counselor

According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $42,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in South Carolina saw a solid number of companies featuring over 296 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 Mid Level.

South Carolina Counselor

In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Counselor $42,000 Bar high
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were New Hope Treatment Center, Hendrick Automotive Group, Greenville Health System, WeightNot, and State of South Carolina offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with 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 $40,000 Bar high
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Colonial Management Group, LP, Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), Greenwood Treatment Specialists, State of South Carolina, and Private Company-Greenville, SC offering Full-time, Contract, and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

College Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
College Counselor $58,000 Bar high
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Hendrick Automotive Group, Advance America, Greenville Health System, University of South Carolina, and Delta Career Education Corporation offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Genetic Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Genetic Counselor $54,000 Bar high
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Colonial Management Group, LP, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, and Palmetto-USC Medical Group offering Full-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Guidance Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Guidance Counselor $45,000 Bar high
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were WeightNot, Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., Meeting Street Schools, Delta Career Education Corporation, and Miller-Motte Technical College offering Full-time and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

High School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
High School Counselor $33,000 Bar high
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of South Carolina, New Hope Treatment Center, Advance America, StoneMor Partners L.P., and Lutheran Services Carolinas offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, Internship, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Marriage Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Marriage Counselor $59,000 Bar high
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Molina Healthcare, Thornwell Home for Children – Building Families Program, Serenity Rehabilitation Services, Medical University of South Carolina, and Rubicon Family Counseling Services offering Full-time and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Mental Health Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Mental Health Counselor $41,000 Bar high
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of South Carolina, Lutheran Services Carolinas, Thornwell Home for Children – Building Families Program, Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, and Three Rivers Behavioral Health offering Full-time, Temporary, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Rehabilitation Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Rehabilitation Counselor $43,000 Bar high
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of South Carolina, Three Rivers Behavioral Health, Serenity Rehabilitation Services, Colonial Management Group, LP, and Greenville Health System offering Full-time and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

School Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
School Counselor $43,000 Bar high
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Hendrick Automotive Group, New Hope Treatment Center, Advance America, StoneMor Partners L.P., and Lutheran Services Carolinas offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, Temporary, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.

Substance Abuse Counselor
In USD as of January 18, 2017 55k 110k 165k
Substance Abuse Counselor $41,000 Bar high
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of South Carolina, Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, Crossroads Treatment Centers, Colonial Management Group, LP, and The ALPHA Behavioral Health Center offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.

Top Employers of South Carolina Counselors

According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 296 jobs for South Carolina Counselors with most employers looking for Mid Level and Entry Level candidates.

Company # Jobs Available*
State of South Carolina 45 jobs
New Hope Treatment Center 7 jobs
Hendrick Automotive Group 5 jobs
Greenville Health System 5 jobs
WeightNot 5 jobs
University of South Carolina 4 jobs
Aarons 4 jobs
Advance America 4 jobs
AmerisourceBergen 4 jobs
Molina Healthcare 4 jobs
Lutheran Services Carolinas 3 jobs
Crossroads Treatment Centers 3 jobs
Thornwell Home for Children – Building Families Program 3 jobs
Three Rivers Behavioral Health 3 jobs
Aflac 3 jobs

Top Cities with the Most Job Openings

According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 296 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:

City # Jobs Available*
Laurens County, SC 46 jobs
Columbia, SC 32 jobs
Charleston, SC 26 jobs
Greenville, SC 17 jobs
Spartanburg, SC 12 jobs
North Charleston, SC 12 jobs
Rock Hill, SC 12 jobs
Fort Mill, SC 8 jobs
West Columbia, SC 6 jobs
Myrtle Beach, SC 6 jobs
Anderson, SC 5 jobs
Darlington, SC 4 jobs
Greenwood, SC 4 jobs
Greer, SC 4 jobs
Beaufort, SC 3 jobs

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