This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Colorado. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Colorado Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $38,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Colorado saw a solid number of companies featuring over 821 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.
Colorado Counselor
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Counselor | $38,000 |
Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were GOAL Academy, Colorado Department of Human Services, Naropa University, Girl Scouts of Colorado, and Deloitte offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry 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
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Addiction Counselor | $36,000 |
Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Behavioral Health Group, Community Reach Center, Mind Springs Health, Intervention, and Centennial Mental Health Center Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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College Counselor | $52,000 |
Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Arapahoe House, Colorado Department of Human Services, YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region, Girl Scouts of Colorado, and University of Denver offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
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Genetic Counselor | $48,000 |
Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Colorado State University, Kaiser Permanente, Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Department of Human Services, and University of Colorado offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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Guidance Counselor | $41,000 |
Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Rite of Passage, AAA Colorado, Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., Denver Public Schools, and Youthtrack offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
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High School Counselor | $30,000 |
Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were GOAL Academy, Jefferson Hills, Denver Public Schools, YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region, and Children's Hospital Colorado offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
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Marriage Counselor | $53,000 |
Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Therapy Employee Associated Management, LLC, Colorado Department of Human Services, Kaiser Permanente, Maxim Government Services, and Mental Health Partners offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Commission with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
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Mental Health Counselor | $37,000 |
Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Community Reach Center, Centennial Mental Health Center Inc., AllHealth Network, University of Denver, and SummitStone Health Partners offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Commission, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
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Rehabilitation Counselor | $39,000 |
Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Community Reach Center, Centennial Mental Health Center Inc., AllHealth Network, The GEO Group, Inc., and State of Colorado offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
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School Counselor | $38,000 |
Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were GOAL Academy, Children's Hospital Colorado, Jefferson Hills, YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region, and Community Reach Center offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
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Substance Abuse Counselor | $37,000 |
Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UCHealth, AllHealth Network, Mental Health Partners, Centennial Mental Health Center Inc., and Intervention offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Top Employers of Colorado Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 821 jobs for Colorado Counselors with most employers looking for Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level candidates.
Company | # Jobs Available* |
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Denver Public Schools | 171 jobs |
Deloitte | 31 jobs |
YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region | 24 jobs |
Maxim Government Services | 16 jobs |
Arapahoe House | 16 jobs |
UCHealth | 14 jobs |
Mental Health Partners | 13 jobs |
Touchstone Health Partners | 11 jobs |
Jefferson Hills | 10 jobs |
Bonaventure Senior Living | 10 jobs |
Children's Hospital Colorado | 10 jobs |
GOAL Academy | 9 jobs |
Colorado Department of Human Services | 9 jobs |
Naropa University | 8 jobs |
Girl Scouts of Colorado | 8 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 821 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
City | # Jobs Available* |
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Denver, CO | 316 jobs |
Aurora, CO | 48 jobs |
Colorado Springs, CO | 46 jobs |
Pueblo, CO | 30 jobs |
Fort Collins, CO | 23 jobs |
Littleton, CO | 22 jobs |
Boulder, CO | 21 jobs |
Estes Park, CO | 20 jobs |
Westminster, CO | 14 jobs |
Greeley, CO | 13 jobs |
Thornton, CO | 11 jobs |
Englewood, CO | 10 jobs |
Golden, CO | 10 jobs |
Lakewood, CO | 8 jobs |
Get More Information
- State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners …
- College Counselor Colorado Challenge
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.