This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Kentucky. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Kentucky Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $37,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Kentucky saw a solid number of companies featuring over 386 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.
Kentucky Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $37,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Healing Hearts Home Care, KVC Health Systems, Inc, KentuckyOne Health, and Maryhurst offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission 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
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Addiction Counselor | $35,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were SelfRefind, Recovery Works-Mayfield, The Brook Hospital – KMI, Triune Health Partners, LLC, and Seven Counties Services 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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| College Counselor | $51,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The Salvation Army, Norton Healthcare, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Advance America, and Berea College offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $47,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were University of Louisville, Talbert House, University of Kentucky, Colonial Management Group, LP, and WageWorks offering Full-time with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $40,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were WeightNot, Passport Health Plan, Triune Health Partners, LLC, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, and Fayette County Public Schools offering Full-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 | $29,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dismas Charities, Seven Counties Services, Sunrise Children’s Services, YMCA of Central Kentucky, and KentuckyOne Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $52,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were KVC Health Systems, Inc, KentuckyOne Health, Chenega Corporation, Recovery Works – Georgetown, and Northern KY Youth Development Center 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 | $36,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Healing Hearts Home Care, KentuckyOne Health, Boys & Girls Haven, Delta HomeCare, and Chenega Corporation offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $38,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Communicare Services, Inc., Seven Counties Services, Ridge Behavioral Health System, Center for Behavioral Health, and Western Kentucky University 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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| School Counselor | $37,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dismas Charities, Seven Counties Services, Sunrise Children’s Services, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, and KentuckyOne Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $36,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were SelfRefind, Maryhurst, Recovery Works – South Shore, Pathways, Inc., and Erigo Employer Solutions offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Kentucky Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 386 jobs for Kentucky Counselors with most employers looking for Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
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| Seven Counties Services | 32 jobs |
| Home of The Innocents | 24 jobs |
| The Salvation Army | 21 jobs |
| Trilogy Health Services | 13 jobs |
| Ridge Behavioral Health System | 12 jobs |
| Dismas Charities | 10 jobs |
| YMCA of Greater Cincinnati | 8 jobs |
| Healing Hearts Home Care | 7 jobs |
| KVC Health Systems, Inc | 6 jobs |
| KentuckyOne Health | 5 jobs |
| Maryhurst | 5 jobs |
| Sunrise Children’s Services | 5 jobs |
| Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana | 5 jobs |
| SelfRefind | 5 jobs |
| Bourbon Comm Hosp | 4 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 386 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
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| Louisville, KY | 121 jobs |
| Lexington, KY | 30 jobs |
| Burkesville, KY | 21 jobs |
| Covington, KY | 13 jobs |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 9 jobs |
| Ashland, KY | 9 jobs |
| Florence, KY | 8 jobs |
| Shelbyville, KY | 7 jobs |
| Owensboro, KY | 7 jobs |
| Bowling Green, KY | 6 jobs |
| London, KY | 6 jobs |
| Versailles, KY | 5 jobs |
| Georgetown, KY | 5 jobs |
| Maysville, KY | 5 jobs |
| Johnson County, KY | 5 jobs |
Get More Information
- Board of Licensed Professional Counselors | Welcome
- KY: Education Professional Standards Board – Guidance …
- Kentucky Consular Center Information – State
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
