This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Alaska. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Alaska Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $31,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Alaska saw a solid number of companies featuring over 71 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.
Alaska Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $31,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Providence Health & Services, 1st American Systems and Services, Maniilaq Association, Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., and Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Internship 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 | $30,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Akeela, Maniilaq Association, Bartlett Regional Hospital, 1st American Systems and Services, and Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation 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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| College Counselor | $43,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, Maniilaq Association, Bering Straits Native Corporation, and Providence Health & Services offering Full-time, Internship, 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 | $40,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Providence Health & Services and Chugach Alaska Corporation offering Full-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $34,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., Akeela, Maniilaq Association, San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, and Fairbanks Native Association 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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| High School Counselor | $25,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Maniilaq Association, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Bartlett Regional Hospital, Southcentral Foundation, and San Jose/Evergreen Community College District offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $44,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, 1st American Systems and Services, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, and Fairbanks Native Association offering Full-time and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $30,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Central Peninsula Hospital, Providence Health & Services, Akeela, 1st American Systems and Services, and Maniilaq Association 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 | $32,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, 1st American Systems and Services, Kodiak Area Native Association, and Chugach Alaska Corporation offering Full-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Counselor | $32,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Maniilaq Association, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, San Jose/Evergreen Community College District, 1st American Systems and Services, and Bartlett Regional Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $30,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, Akeela, Maniilaq Association, Bartlett Regional Hospital, and 1st American Systems and Services offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Alaska Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 71 jobs for Alaska Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Providence Health & Services | 6 jobs |
| 1st American Systems and Services | 6 jobs |
| Maniilaq Association | 6 jobs |
| Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. | 4 jobs |
| Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation | 4 jobs |
| San Jose/Evergreen Community College District | 4 jobs |
| Southcentral Foundation | 4 jobs |
| Bartlett Regional Hospital | 4 jobs |
| Akeela | 4 jobs |
| Central Peninsula Hospital | 3 jobs |
| Fairbanks Native Association | 2 jobs |
| MDstaffers | 2 jobs |
| Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation | 2 jobs |
| Volunteers of America of Alaska | 2 jobs |
| Katmai Government Services | 1 job |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 71 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 23 jobs |
| Kotzebue, AK | 5 jobs |
| Fairbanks, AK | 5 jobs |
| Juneau, AK | 5 jobs |
| College, AK | 4 jobs |
| Soldotna, AK | 3 jobs |
| Wrangell, AK | 2 jobs |
| Palmer, AK | 2 jobs |
| Fort Richardson, AK | 2 jobs |
| Eagle River, AK | 2 jobs |
| Dillingham, AK | 2 jobs |
| Kodiak, AK | 2 jobs |
| Eielson AFB, AK | 1 job |
| Hooper Bay, AK | 1 job |
| Ambler, AK | 1 job |
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*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
