This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Alabama. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Alabama Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $43,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Alabama saw a solid number of companies featuring over 146 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 Entry Level.
Alabama Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $43,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were ALETHEIA HOUSE, Advance America, AseraCare Hospice, BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES, and Colonial Management Group, LP offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior 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 Alabama are 1% higher than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ALETHEIA HOUSE, BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES, Colonial Management Group, LP, Sumter Metro Treatment Center, and UAB Medicine 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 | $60,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Advance America, Goodwill Southern California, AseraCare Hospice, Andalusia Regional Hospital, and The University of Alabama 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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| Genetic Counselor | $55,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ALETHEIA HOUSE, Colonial Management Group, LP, The University of Alabama, Amedisys, Inc., and Slone Partners offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $46,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were AseraCare Hospice, WeightNot, Mobile County Public Schools, Camp Mendocino, and Youth Villages offering Full-time, Temporary, 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 | $34,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Advance America, Goodwill Southern California, University of South Alabama, StoneMor Partners L.P., and Andalusia Regional Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid 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 Alabama are 1% higher than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UAB Medicine, Community Education Centers, Inc., LHC HomeCare of South Alabama – Andalusia, Youth Villages, and Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center offering Full-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 | $42,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ALETHEIA HOUSE, UAB Medicine, Indian Rivers Mental Health Centers, Humana At Home/SeniorBridge, and Auburn University Faculty offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid 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 Alabama are 1% higher than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Goodwill Southern California, Colonial Management Group, LP, LHC HomeCare of South Alabama – Andalusia, Sumter Metro Treatment Center, and Auburn University Faculty 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 Alabama are 1% higher than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Advance America, Mobile County Public Schools, Goodwill Southern California, Columbia Southern University, and StoneMor Partners L.P. offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid 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 Alabama are 1% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ALETHEIA HOUSE, Colonial Management Group, LP, Indian Rivers Mental Health Centers, The Transition House Inc., and Community Education Centers, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Alabama Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 146 jobs for Alabama Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| ALETHEIA HOUSE | 9 jobs |
| Advance America | 8 jobs |
| AseraCare Hospice | 8 jobs |
| BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES | 7 jobs |
| Colonial Management Group, LP | 4 jobs |
| WeightNot | 4 jobs |
| Goodwill Southern California | 4 jobs |
| Aarons | 4 jobs |
| Mobile County Public Schools | 4 jobs |
| Camp Mendocino | 3 jobs |
| UAB Medicine | 2 jobs |
| StoneMor Partners L.P. | 2 jobs |
| The Transition House Inc. | 2 jobs |
| Edge Promotions, Inc. | 2 jobs |
| University of South Alabama | 2 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 146 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 25 jobs |
| Mobile, AL | 14 jobs |
| Huntsville, AL | 8 jobs |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 7 jobs |
| Montgomery, AL | 5 jobs |
| Florence, AL | 4 jobs |
| Auburn, AL | 4 jobs |
| Gadsden, AL | 4 jobs |
| Valley, AL | 4 jobs |
| Jackson, AL | 3 jobs |
| Andalusia, AL | 3 jobs |
| Dothan, AL | 3 jobs |
| Madison, AL | 3 jobs |
| Warrior, AL | 3 jobs |
| Tuskegee, AL | 3 jobs |
Get More Information
- Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling
- COUNSELOR | Alabama Joblink
- Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
