Where do mental health counselors make the most money

The highest-paying states for mental health counselors (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment of mental health counselors in those states are also shown in the table. As shown in the table, with an annual salary of $63,900, Alaska is the highest paying state for mental health counselors. It is followed by Wyoming (average annual salary $55,900). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in April 2022 [1]. For more salary information of mental health counselors in a specific state, use the links in the table.

Table of Contents Show

Table 1. Highest-paying States for Mental Health Counselors (2021 Survey)
What type of mental health counselor makes the most money?
What is highest
Who pays the most in mental health services?
Where do therapists get paid the most?

Table 1. Highest-paying States for Mental Health Counselors (2021 Survey)

Rank	State	Average Salary i	Entry Level Salary i	# of Empl. i
1	Alaska	$63,900	$42,310	650
2	Wyoming	$55,900	$39,810	320
3	Utah	$55,150	$32,130	1,210
4	North Dakota	$52,790	$28,840	70
5	Arkansas	$51,690	$37,030	770
6	Maine	$50,720	$31,670	290
7	Oregon	$50,340	$32,810	2,720
8	New Jersey	$50,210	$34,630	4,790
9	Connecticut	$48,410	$30,780	2,090
10	Oklahoma	$48,230	$29,120	2,280
11	Idaho	$48,010	$21,770	1,080
12	Arizona	$46,800	$22,530	1,110
13	Minnesota	$46,580	$33,310	4,140
14	North Carolina	$46,530	$33,420	4,000
15	Michigan	$46,390	$29,090	2,580
16	Colorado	$46,370	$28,580	5,100
17	Nevada	$46,190	$28,160	680
18	Nebraska	$45,620	$32,490	940
19	Virginia	$45,260	$30,700	8,980
20	New Hampshire	$44,760	$29,960	950
21	Washington	$44,400	$29,290	4,050
22	Ohio	$44,130	$31,810	4,750
23	Wisconsin	$43,980	$21,330	2,550
24	District of Columbia	$43,090	$21,850	930
25	Florida	$42,930	$26,610	3,990
26	South Dakota	$42,440	$29,600	450
27	Mississippi	$42,270	$28,230	940
28	Georgia	$41,610	$28,180	2,550
29	Texas	$41,560	$26,720	4,850
30	Pennsylvania	$41,160	$27,350	13,020
31	Kansas	$40,970	$27,170	630
32	Alabama	$40,890	$28,690	970
33	California	$40,710	$25,740	15,300
34	Hawaii	$40,590	$25,810	290
35	Indiana	$40,420	$25,530	2,210
36	Maryland	$40,230	$23,620	2,390
37	Delaware	$40,040	$25,620	450
38	Massachusetts	$39,880	$27,130	6,830
39	Kentucky	$39,790	$25,910	2,140
40	Iowa	$39,350	$24,940	1,470
41	Missouri	$39,200	$24,930	2,860
42	Illinois	$38,500	$24,160	5,150
43	South Carolina	$38,410	$24,980	770
44	New York	$38,030	$25,200	6,970
45	Vermont	$37,660	$27,940	670
46	New Mexico	$37,400	$21,380	1,110
47	Montana	$37,080	$25,690	1,030
48	Louisiana	$35,380	$21,480	2,310
49	West Virginia	$32,390	$18,990	670
50	Tennessee	$31,360	$22,660	2,470
51	Rhode Island	$29,660	$25,510	300
52	Puerto Rico	$24,090	$17,030	120

See also: Highest-paying industries for mental health counselors, Top paying jobs in America.

What type of mental health counselor makes the most money?

Highest paid counseling jobs.

Pediatric counselor. National average salary: $63,934 per year. ... .

Licensed clinical social worker. National average salary: $64,671 per year. ... .

Direct support professional. ... .

Therapist. ... .

Physician assistant. ... .

Mental health counselor. ... .

Registered nurse. ... .

Physical therapist..

What is highest

Psychiatrists prescribe medications for patients with mental illnesses. Psychiatrist positions are by far the highest-paying jobs for psychology majors. The average salary is $217,798, according to PayScale.

Who pays the most in mental health services?

Detailed List Of Mental Health Worker Salaries By State.

Where do therapists get paid the most?

Explore this guide to find out about the best states for psychologists, including salary data by location. ADVERTISEMENT. ... The Best States for Psychologists by Salary..