This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Maine. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Maine Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $38,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Maine saw a solid number of companies featuring over 141 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.
Maine Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $38,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Sweetser, Camp Matoaka, Acadia Healthcare, Maine Medical Center, and Becket Family of Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract 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 | $36,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare, Colonial Management Group, LP, Acadia Hospital, YCSP-York County Shelter Programs, and Catholic Charities Maine 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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| College Counselor | $52,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were University of Maine at Augusta, Becket Family of Services, Change Healthcare, Colby College, and The Opportunity Alliance offering Full-time, Temporary, 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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| Genetic Counselor | $48,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Amedisys, Inc., Colonial Management Group, LP, and Eastern Maine Medical Center offering Full-time, Commission, and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $41,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were WeightNot, Becket Family of Services, Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., Camp Arcadia, and Foundation House 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 | $30,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Camp Matoaka, Sweetser, Spurwink Services, Becket Family of Services, and Volunteers of NNE offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $53,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Catholic Charities Maine offering Full-time with Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $37,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Sweetser, Maine Medical Center, AMHC, Aroostook Mental Health Center, and Becket Family of Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $39,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Maine Behavioral Healthcare, Maine Center for Integrated Rehab, AMHC, Aroostook Mental Health Center, and Colonial Management Group, LP 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 | $38,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Becket Family of Services, Camp Matoaka, Sweetser, Spurwink Services, and Shalom House, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Commission, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry 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 Maine are 12% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Acadia Healthcare, Sweetser, Colonial Management Group, LP, Catholic Charities Maine, and Becket Family of Services offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Top Employers of Maine Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 141 jobs for Maine Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Sweetser | 7 jobs |
| Camp Matoaka | 7 jobs |
| Acadia Healthcare | 7 jobs |
| Maine Medical Center | 7 jobs |
| Becket Family of Services | 6 jobs |
| Spurwink Services | 5 jobs |
| AMHC | 5 jobs |
| Catholic Charities Maine | 5 jobs |
| Aroostook Mental Health Center | 4 jobs |
| KidsPeace | 4 jobs |
| Colonial Management Group, LP | 3 jobs |
| Bank of America | 3 jobs |
| Shalom House, Inc. | 3 jobs |
| Volunteers of NNE | 3 jobs |
| Eastern Maine Medical Center | 2 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 141 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 25 jobs |
| Bangor, ME | 12 jobs |
| Calais, ME | 8 jobs |
| Smithfield, ME | 7 jobs |
| Waterville, ME | 6 jobs |
| Brunswick, ME | 5 jobs |
| Augusta, ME | 4 jobs |
| Lewiston, ME | 3 jobs |
| Biddeford, ME | 3 jobs |
| Belfast, ME | 3 jobs |
| Saco, ME | 3 jobs |
| Rockland, ME | 3 jobs |
| Ellsworth, ME | 3 jobs |
| South Portland, ME | 3 jobs |
| Fairfield, ME | 2 jobs |
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*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
