This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Arkansas. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Arkansas Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $44,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Arkansas saw a solid number of companies featuring over 86 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, and Temporary while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.
Arkansas Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $44,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were The Right Solution, Inc., Anytime Fitness, Bryant School District, Preferred Family Healthcare (Decision-Point), and Pathfinder, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid 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 | $41,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Mid-South Health Systems, Preferred Family Healthcare (Decision-Point), Quapaw House, Inc., ARVAC, Inc., and The Hope Movement House offering Full-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $60,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Bryant School District, University of Arkansas, Baptist Health, Palco, Inc, and University of Arkansas at Little Rock offering Full-time and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $55,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were University of Arkansas and Eaton offering Full-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $47,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Anytime Fitness, Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., Bryant School District, WellCare, and Arkansas Department of Community Correction offering Full-time, Contract, and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| High School Counselor | $34,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Bryant School District, Pathfinder, Inc., Arkansas Connections Academy, Washington Regional, and Acadia Healthcare Facilities offering Full-time, Contract, and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $61,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were New Directions Behavioral Health, Ozark Guidance Center, Inc., Mercy, and Youth Home offering Full-time, Contract, and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $42,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Birch Tree Communities, WellCare, Mid-South Health Systems, Youth Home, and Pathfinder, Inc. offering Full-time, 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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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $44,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Spinal Cord Commission, Ozark Guidance Center, Inc., Arkansas Department of Community Correction, Rehabilitation Services, and PFH / Health Resources of Ark. offering Full-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Counselor | $44,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Bryant School District, Youth Home, Pathfinder, Inc., University of Arkansas, and Arkansas Connections Academy offering Full-time, Contract, 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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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $42,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The Right Solution, Inc., Mid-South Health Systems, University of Arkansas, New Directions Behavioral Health, and Arkansas Department of Community Correction offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Arkansas Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 86 jobs for Arkansas Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| The Right Solution, Inc. | 6 jobs |
| Anytime Fitness | 3 jobs |
| Bryant School District | 3 jobs |
| Preferred Family Healthcare (Decision-Point) | 3 jobs |
| Pathfinder, Inc. | 2 jobs |
| Mid-South Health Systems | 2 jobs |
| WellCare | 2 jobs |
| Baptist Health | 2 jobs |
| E-Transportation Counselors Inc. | 2 jobs |
| Youth Home | 2 jobs |
| Arkansas Connections Academy | 2 jobs |
| University of Arkansas | 2 jobs |
| Washington Regional | 2 jobs |
| Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. | 2 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 86 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | 17 jobs |
| Fayetteville, AR | 9 jobs |
| Bentonville, AR | 9 jobs |
| Fort Smith, AR | 4 jobs |
| Bryant, AR | 3 jobs |
| Hot Springs, AR | 3 jobs |
| Jonesboro, AR | 2 jobs |
| Monticello, AR | 2 jobs |
| Searcy, AR | 2 jobs |
| Springdale, AR | 2 jobs |
| Benton, AR | 1 job |
| Decatur, AR | 1 job |
| Mountain View, AR | 1 job |
| Little Rock AFB, AR | 1 job |
Get More Information
- State Board of Education | Arkansas Department of Education
- Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling
- ACE: Career Counselor – Arkansas
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
