This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Maryland. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Maryland Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $44,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Maryland saw a solid number of companies featuring over 1,235 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.
Maryland Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $44,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were ESF Camps, Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Associated Catholic Charities, Inc, Mosaic Community Services, and The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level, Senior 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 | $42,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Mosaic Community Services, Project Chesapeake, Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc., State of Maryland, and Way Station, Inc. offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $61,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Baltimore City Public Schools, Frederick County Government, Brick Bodies, State of Maryland, and Howard Community College 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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| Genetic Counselor | $56,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Johns Hopkins University, Howard Community College, Colonial Management Group, LP, BayMark, and Mednax offering Full-time, Part-time, 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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| Guidance Counselor | $47,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were The ARC of Prince Georges county, Headfirst Professional Sports Camps, Headfirst Summer Camps, WeightNot, and Melwood offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Internship with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| High School Counselor | $35,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ESF Camps, Sheppard Pratt Health System, The ARC of Prince Georges county, aLine, and Associated Catholic Charities, Inc 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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| Marriage Counselor | $62,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Empowering Minds Resource Center, Total Health Care Inc, ALine, Family Services Inc, and Therapy Employee Associated Management, LLC 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 | $43,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of Maryland, Humanim, Horizon House, Inc., George Washington University, and Family Services Inc 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 | $45,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Family Services Inc, Affiliated Sante Group, Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services, Inc, and Recovery Centers of America 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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| School Counselor | $44,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ESF Camps, Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Associated Catholic Charities, Inc, Mosaic Community Services, and Humanim offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Mid Level and Entry 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 Maryland are 3% higher than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Mosaic Community Services, Humanim, State of Maryland, Catholic Charities of Baltimore, and Associated Catholic Charities, Inc offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Commission with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
Top Employers of Maryland Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 1,235 jobs for Maryland Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
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| ESF Camps | 69 jobs |
| Catholic Charities of Baltimore | 48 jobs |
| Associated Catholic Charities, Inc | 48 jobs |
| Mosaic Community Services | 35 jobs |
| The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region | 24 jobs |
| Headfirst Summer Camps | 20 jobs |
| Headfirst Professional Sports Camps | 20 jobs |
| George Washington University | 19 jobs |
| Humanim | 18 jobs |
| The Arc Montgomery County | 16 jobs |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | 16 jobs |
| A-Line Staffing Solutions | 14 jobs |
| Way Station, Inc. | 13 jobs |
| The ARC of Prince Georges county | 13 jobs |
| Johns Hopkins University | 12 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 1,235 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
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| Baltimore, MD | 256 jobs |
| Timonium, MD | 76 jobs |
| Rockville, MD | 75 jobs |
| Bethesda, MD | 57 jobs |
| Montgomery County, MD | 38 jobs |
| Columbia, MD | 35 jobs |
| North Bethesda, MD | 34 jobs |
| Aberdeen, MD | 29 jobs |
| Silver Spring, MD | 26 jobs |
| Frederick, MD | 23 jobs |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 23 jobs |
| Largo, MD | 22 jobs |
| Foggy Bottom, MD | 19 jobs |
| Owings Mills, MD | 17 jobs |
| Annapolis, MD | 15 jobs |
Get More Information
- Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
- Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists
- Maryland State Job Openings – Department of Budget and …
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
