This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Idaho. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Idaho Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $28,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Idaho saw a solid number of companies featuring over 134 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.
Idaho Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $28,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Sequel Youth and Family Services, St. Luke's Health System, Pathways of Idaho, Idaho Division of Human Resources, and Avertest offering Full-time, Part-time, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addiction Counselor | $27,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Redford Counseling & Family Services, Abundant Wellness Center, Trinity Health, Access Behavioral Health Services Inc., and Recovery 4 Life offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $39,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were St. Luke's Health System, Avertest, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District, Cloverdale Memorial Park, and Lewis-Clark State College offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $36,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were St. Luke's Health System, UnitedHealth Group, Trinity Health, and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center – Boise 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 | $30,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were INSPIRE Idaho Connections Academy, WeightNot, Treasure Valley YMCA, and UnitedHealth Group offering Full-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 | $22,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Avertest, Sequel Youth and Family Services, INSPIRE Idaho Connections Academy, St. Luke's Health System, and Pocatello/Chubbuck School District offering Full-time 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 | $39,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Pathways of Idaho, Idaho Division of Human Resources, UnitedHealth Group, Providence of Idaho, and Idaho State University 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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| Mental Health Counselor | $27,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Pathways of Idaho, Idaho Division of Human Resources, Idaho State University, Innovative Health Care Concepts Inc., and UnitedHealth Group 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 | $28,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Idaho Division of Human Resources and Idaho Thearpy Source offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Counselor | $28,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Avertest, Sequel Youth and Family Services, INSPIRE Idaho Connections Academy, St. Luke's Health System, and Pocatello/Chubbuck School District offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $27,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Sequel Youth and Family Services, BBSI- Idaho Falls, Idaho Division of Human Resources, Redford Counseling & Family Services, and Abundant Wellness Center offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Idaho Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 134 jobs for Idaho Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Sequel Youth and Family Services | 8 jobs |
| St. Luke's Health System | 7 jobs |
| Pathways of Idaho | 6 jobs |
| Idaho Division of Human Resources | 5 jobs |
| Avertest | 3 jobs |
| Redford Counseling & Family Services | 3 jobs |
| Trinity Health | 3 jobs |
| Twin Falls County | 3 jobs |
| Abundant Wellness Center | 2 jobs |
| Providence of Idaho | 2 jobs |
| Children's Therapy Place, Inc. | 2 jobs |
| INSPIRE Idaho Connections Academy | 2 jobs |
| BBSI- Idaho Falls | 2 jobs |
| UnitedHealth Group | 2 jobs |
| Idaho State University | 2 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 134 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 31 jobs |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 15 jobs |
| Pocatello, ID | 10 jobs |
| Lewiston, ID | 6 jobs |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 5 jobs |
| Moscow, ID | 4 jobs |
| Nampa, ID | 4 jobs |
| Mountain Home, ID | 3 jobs |
| Meridian, ID | 3 jobs |
| Twin Falls, ID | 3 jobs |
| Caldwell, ID | 2 jobs |
| Sandpoint, ID | 2 jobs |
| Post Falls, ID | 2 jobs |
| Blackfoot, ID | 2 jobs |
Get More Information
- Board Page – ibol.idaho.gov
- School Counselors – Idaho
- Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists, Board of – Idaho
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
